Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph cried so loudly that everyone around him and even the Egyptians near Pharaoh's house could hear him. He was very emotional because he was seeing his brothers again after so many years.

Genesis 45:2: And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. [wept...: Heb. gave forth his voice in weeping]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Contradiction: Joseph's loud weeping might be seen as expressing all his emotions openly, contrasting with the wisdom of restraint mentioned here.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Contradiction: This suggests there is a proper time for weeping, which might imply Joseph’s loud weeping should be restrained until an appropriate time.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
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