Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
These verses encourage storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which contradicts the act of accumulating wealth described in Genesis 47:14.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Acts 20:35
This verse states that it is more blessed to give than to receive, contrasting with Genesis 47:14 where Joseph collects all the money.
Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contradicting the gathering of wealth in Genesis 47:14.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
This verse suggests that giving freely leads to increase, opposing the idea of collecting all the money as in Genesis 47:14.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Here, life is said not to consist in the abundance of possessions, contrary to the wealth acquisition in Genesis 47:14.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Paradox #1
Genesis 47:14 describes a situation during a severe famine where Joseph collects money from the people in exchange for grain, consolidating wealth into Pharaoh's control. A potential contradiction here is the ethics of profiting from people's desperation during a crisis. While on one hand, it showcases efficient resource management and survival strategy, on the other, it can seem exploitative, as it consolidates wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable.