Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of Genesis, when Pharaoh found out that Joseph's brothers had come to Egypt, he was very happy, and so were his helpers. They were glad because they liked Joseph and wanted to make his family feel welcome.

Genesis 45:16: And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. [pleased...: Heb. was good in the eyes of Pharaoh]

Contradiction with Acts 7:9

The verse implies animosity towards Joseph by referring to his brothers' envy, which contradicts the positive reception in Pharaoh's house.

Acts 7:9: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

Contradiction with Genesis 37:4

Joseph's brothers could not speak peaceably unto him, contradicting the acceptance they receive in Egypt.

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 37:18-20

Joseph's brothers conspire to slay him, which contradicts the celebratory welcome of the brothers in Genesis 45:16.

Genesis 37:18-20: And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

The brothers meant evil against Joseph, contrasting with the positive reception in Egypt.

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 Mark 13:12

Familial betrayal is emphasized, contrasting with the harmony described in Pharaoh's house.

Mark 13:12: Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against [their] parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
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