Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
This verse explains how God intended good from evil actions, whereas Genesis 45:5 conveys Joseph forgiving his brothers because God sent him to Egypt for a purpose.
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 Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God's plans to prosper and not harm, which might seem contradicted by the suffering Joseph initially endured due to his brothers’ actions.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses suggest that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, which might appear in contrast to Genesis 45:5 where Joseph seems to have clarity on God's plan.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
This verse indicates that God does not willingly afflict, seemingly contradictory to the idea that God orchestrated Joseph's hardships.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with Job 1:21
This verse acknowledges God's sovereignty in giving and taking away, which could contradict the immediate reassurance Joseph offers in Genesis 45:5.
Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse teaches that all things work together for good, which might be seen as contradictions where Joseph specifically attributes his situation to God's plan for a current provision rather than an overall good.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Commands against murder, seeming in contrast to Joseph's brothers’ initial actions leading to what Joseph describes as God’s plan in Genesis 45:5.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:5
God working in ways people wouldn't believe, potentially contrasting with Joseph's understanding and acceptance of his journey’s purpose.
Habakkuk 1:5: Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for [I] will work a work in your days, [which] ye will not believe, though it be told [you].