Contradiction with Genesis 41:50-52
Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim are born in Egypt before the famine years, contradicting the claim that they were born when Jacob's family moved to Egypt in Genesis 46:20.
Genesis 41:50-52: And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. [priest: or, prince]
Contradiction with Genesis 48:5
Jacob adopts Manasseh and Ephraim as his own sons, which contradicts the assertion in Genesis 46:20 that they were considered among the original descendants who came to Egypt.
Genesis 48:5: And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, [are] mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.
Contradiction with Joshua 14:4
The tribes of Joseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim receive specific inheritances, contradicting Genesis 46:20, which implicitly includes those born later in Egypt as of Joseph's family moving to Egypt.
Joshua 14:4: For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell [in], with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 7:14-20
Lists other descendants of Manasseh in a different genealogical line, contradicting the more immediate family context of Genesis 46:20.
1 Chronicles 7:14-20: The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: ([but] his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead:
Paradox #1
In Genesis, Joseph is said to have two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. However, there's a contradiction because other parts of the Bible sometimes list different numbers or names of family members when discussing Joseph's descendants. This inconsistency could be due to variations in sources or traditions over time.
Paradox #2
In "Genesis 46:20," the Bible lists the sons of Joseph born in Egypt as Manasseh and Ephraim. A potential numerical inconsistency could arise when comparing this list with other genealogical records or lists in the Bible that might have varying numbers or different individual names associated with Joseph's descendants, possibly due to counting methods or textual variations over time. However, without specific conflicting verses to compare against, no direct contradiction is explicitly present regarding the number of Joseph's sons in this verse alone.If you need further clarification or a deeper explanation involving other parts of the text, please let me know!