Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted Jacob's family to live in Goshen so they could be close to Joseph, have lots of space, and be safe with all their animals and things. It was a happy plan to keep the family together.

Genesis 45:10: And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:

Contradiction with Genesis 13:11

In Genesis 13:11, Lot chooses to separate from Abram and moves toward another area, whereas Genesis 45:10 speaks of reuniting family by living close to each other.

Genesis 13:11: Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:28

Genesis 37:28 describes Joseph being sold by his brothers, which represents a separation, while Genesis 45:10 discusses Joseph’s intention to bring his family to him for reunion.

Genesis 37:28: Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty [pieces] of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:35

Matthew 10:35 speaks about setting family members against each other, which conflicts with Genesis 45:10's theme of family unity and living together.

Matthew 10:35: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

1 Kings 12:16 describes the division of Israel under Rehoboam, highlighting separation among the people, which contrasts with the gathering and unity in Genesis 45:10.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.
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