Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote Genesis, Joseph hugged his brother Benjamin tightly and cried because he was so happy to see him, and Benjamin cried too because he was happy to see Joseph.

Genesis 45:14: And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:23

This verse describes when Joseph's brothers stripped him of his coat, contrasting the reconciliation and embrace in Genesis 45:14.

Genesis 37:23: And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, [his] coat of [many] colours that [was] on him; [colours: or, pieces]

Contradiction with Genesis 37:28

This verse details the selling of Joseph by his brothers, highlighting betrayal rather than the affection shown in Genesis 45:14.

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 Genesis 37:4

Here, Joseph's brothers hate him and cannot speak peaceably to him, contrary to the emotional reunion in Genesis 45:14.

Genesis 37:4: And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

While Joseph acknowledges God's plan despite his brothers' intent for evil, their previous actions of harm contradict the love in Genesis 45:14.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:21

This describes the brothers' guilt and Joseph's distress when sold, in contrast to the positive emotion in Genesis 45:14.

Genesis 42:21: And they said one to another, We [are] verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
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