Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph went to Pharaoh, the king, to tell him that his family had arrived with all their animals and belongings and were now living in a place called Goshen. Joseph was making sure Pharaoh knew that his family was safe and had a new home.

Genesis 47:1: Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they [are] in the land of Goshen.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse emphasizes relying on God rather than human provisions, contrasting with the dependency shown by Joseph's family entering Egypt for sustenance.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

These verses advise not to worry about physical needs, which contradicts the need-driven migration in Genesis 47:1.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10

These verses advocate for traveling without material preparations, contrasting with Jacob's entire family preparing and traveling to Egypt.

Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse assures that God will supply all needs, which contrasts with Joseph's family seeking provision from Pharaoh's Egypt.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse advises to be content with what one has, whereas Genesis 47:1 details Jacob's family seeking more favorable sustenance.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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