Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Pharaoh told Joseph to tell his brothers to pack their animals and go back to the land of Canaan. Pharaoh was being kind and wanted to help Joseph's family.

Genesis 45:17: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

While Genesis 45:17 involves God's provision through Pharaoh, Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about the future, focusing on divine provision without human intervention.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-18

Genesis 45:17 shows Pharaoh's favor, but 1 Samuel 8:11-18 warns against the authority of kings who take sons, daughters, and possessions from the people.

1 Samuel 8:11-18: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8-11

In Genesis 45:17, Pharaoh favors Joseph's family, but in Exodus 1:8-11, a new Pharaoh oppresses them, highlighting the changeable nature of human rulers' favor.

Exodus 1:8-11: Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16-17

Genesis 45:17 includes the use of chariots, while Deuteronomy 17:16-17 warns against acquiring many horses and forming alliances with Egypt.

Deuteronomy 17:16-17: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

In Genesis 45:17, Joseph's brothers receive favorable treatment, whereas James 2:1-4 warns against showing favoritism.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
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