Contradiction with Genesis 37:11
Joseph's brothers envied him, which contrasts with their later unity and fear in Genesis 45:3 upon Joseph revealing his identity.
Genesis 37:11: And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
Contradiction with Genesis 37:28
Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery, contradicting the later revelation and forgiveness seen in Genesis 45:3.
Genesis 37:28: Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty [pieces] of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.
Contradiction with Genesis 37:4
Joseph's brothers could not speak peaceably to him, contrasting the later remorse and fear upon recognizing him in Genesis 45:3.
Genesis 37:4: And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
Contradiction with Genesis 45:5
Explains that God sent Joseph to Egypt to preserve life, juxtaposing the brothers' initial harmful intentions in Genesis 45:3.
Genesis 45:5: Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. [nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes]
Contradiction with Psalm 105:19-20
Speaks of Joseph being set free and made lord over Pharaoh’s house, contrasting the brothers’ earlier betrayal before Genesis 45:3.
Psalm 105:19-20: Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
Contradiction with Acts 7:9
Reaffirms that the patriarchs were moved with envy and sold Joseph into Egypt; contrasts with the later emotional reconciliation in Genesis 45:3.
Acts 7:9: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
Joseph acknowledges God's purpose in their actions; contradicting the initial harmful intent suggested by Genesis 45:3.
Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:15
Warns against unforgiveness, which contrasts with Joseph's act of forgiveness implied by his revelation in Genesis 45:3.
Matthew 6:15: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.