Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when people ran out of money during a time when food was scarce, Joseph suggested they trade their animals for food instead. This way, Joseph helped them by giving food in exchange for their animals, making sure everyone could eat.

Genesis 47:16: And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

Genesis 47:16 describes Joseph asking for livestock in exchange for bread, suggesting a transactional exchange, while Proverbs 11:24 speaks of giving freely which seemingly contradicts the transactional nature.

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 Matthew 5:42

In Genesis 47:16, Joseph requires a trade for provisions, whereas Matthew 5:42 advocates for giving to those who ask without expecting anything in return.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Genesis 47:16 involves negotiating for food, while Luke 6:35 encourages lending without expecting repayment, contrasting the conditional approach.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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