Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, Joseph gave his brothers wagons and food for their journey home because the king of Egypt, Pharaoh, told him to. This helped them travel back to their father without any problems.

Genesis 45:21: And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way. [commandment: Heb. mouth]

Contradiction with Genesis 42:21

In Genesis 42:21, Joseph's brothers express guilt and fear over their previous actions against Joseph, which contrasts with Genesis 45:21 where they receive kindness and generosity from Joseph.

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.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:24

This verse describes when Joseph was cast into a pit, an act of cruelty by his brothers, contradicting the benevolent treatment he provides them in Genesis 45:21.

Genesis 37:24: And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit [was] empty, [there was] no water in it.
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