Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph took care of his father and brothers by giving them lots of food so they could be healthy and strong. He made sure everyone had enough to eat, just like how families make sure little kids have enough food to grow.

Genesis 47:12: And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to [their] families. [according...: or, as a little child is nourished: Heb. according to the little ones]

Contradiction with Genesis 3:19

This verse suggests self-reliance through labor ("In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread"), while Genesis 47:12 describes Joseph providing for his family.

Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

These verses encourage trusting God for provision rather than relying on human provision, contrasting with Joseph provisioning his family.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

This verse emphasizes working to eat, conflicting with Genesis 47:12 where provision is given without mention of work in return.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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