Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:26

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According to Moses, Joseph's brothers told their father, Jacob, that Joseph was still alive and was very important in Egypt. Jacob was so surprised that he could hardly believe it was true.

Genesis 45:26: And told him, saying, Joseph [is] yet alive, and he [is] governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not. [Jacob's: Heb. his]

Contradiction with Genesis 37:33

This verse contradicts because it describes Jacob believing Joseph is dead, after seeing his bloody coat.

Genesis 37:33: And he knew it, and said, [It is] my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:13

This verse contradicts because the brothers refer to Joseph as dead, consistent with Jacob's earlier belief.

Genesis 42:13: And they said, Thy servants [are] twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest [is] this day with our father, and one [is] not.

Contradiction with Genesis 44:28

This verse contradicts because Jacob laments thinking Joseph was torn to pieces, believing Joseph to be dead.

Genesis 44:28: And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since:

Contradiction with Genesis 37:35

This verse shows Jacob mourning Joseph as if he is dead, contradicting the report that Joseph is alive.

Genesis 37:35: And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
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