Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph gave all his brothers new clothes, but he gave his youngest brother, Benjamin, even more special gifts because he loved him a lot. Benjamin got extra money and more clothes than the others.

Genesis 45:22: To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred [pieces] of silver, and five changes of raiment.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse warns against the love of money as the root of all evil, contradicting Genesis 45:22 where Joseph gives wealth to his brothers.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

These verses advise against storing earthly treasures, while Genesis 45:22 describes Joseph giving treasures to his brothers.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:22

This verse warns that haste to be rich leads to poverty, contradicting the idea of Joseph's brothers suddenly receiving wealth in Genesis 45:22.

Proverbs 28:22: He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. [hasteth...: or, hath an evil eye hasteth to be rich]

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

These verses speak against hoarding wealth and suffering that comes from it, contradicting the dispensation of wealth in Genesis 45:22.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

In this verse, Jesus warns against greed and states that life does not consist of possessions, contrasting with the material gifts in Genesis 45:22.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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