Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph sent lots of gifts and food to his dad from Egypt to show his love and make sure his dad was taken care of. It's like sending a big care package full of tasty treats to make someone happy.

Genesis 45:23: And to his father he sent after this [manner]; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. [laden...: Heb. carrying]

Contradiction with Exodus 16:3

Contradicts the prosperity and abundance implied in Genesis 45:23 by describing the Israelites' complaint about lack of food in the wilderness.

Exodus 16:3: And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, [and] when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:7

Contrasts the idea of Joseph giving riches and clothing, suggesting some who appear wealthy have nothing.

Proverbs 13:7: There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Opposes the storing of treasures on earth as seen in Genesis 45:23 by advising to store treasures in heaven instead.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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