Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 46:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 46:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 46:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph told his family that he will go and tell Pharaoh that they have come to him from the land of Canaan. Joseph wanted Pharaoh to know his family had arrived so they could stay safely in Egypt.

Genesis 46:31: And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which [were] in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse advises not to make any covenants with the inhabitants of the land, while Genesis 46:31 describes making preparations for Joseph’s family to meet Pharaoh, suggesting an alliance or agreement.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

This verse instructs not to make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, which contrasts with the actions in Genesis 46:31 where Joseph plans to present his brothers to Pharaoh.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This verse warns against being yoked together with unbelievers, while Genesis 46:31 describes Joseph integrating his family into Egyptian society.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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