Contradiction with Exodus 23:11
This verse speaks of letting the land rest every seventh year, contrasting with the idea of continuous cultivation and acquisition implied in Genesis 47:18.
Exodus 23:11: But the seventh [year] thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, [and] with thy oliveyard. [oliveyard: or, olive trees]
Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23
This verse states that the land must not be sold permanently, contradicting the irreversible transaction implied in Genesis 47:18.
Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]
Contradiction with Psalm 24:1
This verse declares the earth is the Lord's, not Pharaoh's, contradicting the ownership transfer implied in Genesis 47:18.
Psalm 24:1: [A Psalm of David.] The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:2
This verse indicates that the rich and the poor are both made by the Lord, contrasting the socioeconomic transactional dynamics depicted in Genesis 47:18.
Proverbs 22:2: The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse suggests reliance on divine provision rather than human transaction seen in Genesis 47:18.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Acts 4:34-35
This passage describes early Christians sharing property communally, contrasting the consolidation of land in one ruler's hands as in Genesis 47:18.
Acts 4:34-35: Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Contradiction with James 2:6
This verse warns against the rich oppressing the poor, providing a moral counterpoint to the transaction in Genesis 47:18.
James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Paradox #1
Genesis 47:18 describes the people of Egypt offering themselves and their land to Pharaoh in exchange for food during a severe famine. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of people becoming essentially serfs or slaves to survive, which raises questions about exploitation and the ethical responsibility of those in power to help others in need without taking advantage of their desperation. This can be seen as conflicting with broader moral teachings about compassion and fairness.