Contradiction with Genesis 18:2
This verse shows Abraham bowing before three men, contrasting with Joseph's brothers' introduction to Pharaoh without mention of bowing.
Genesis 18:2: And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw [them], he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
Contradiction with Genesis 32:3
Jacob sends messengers ahead to Esau with gifts, contrasting Joseph presenting his brothers directly to Pharaoh.
Genesis 32:3: And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. [country: Heb. field]
Contradiction with Exodus 3:11
Moses questions his worthiness to go to Pharaoh, contrasting with Joseph's confident presentation of his brothers.
Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Contradiction with Numbers 12:3
Moses is described as meek, highlighting a different approach to authority compared to Joseph's directness in presenting his brothers.
Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:6-7
God instructs Samuel not to consider appearance when choosing a king, contrasting with Joseph selecting brothers likely based on appearance or capability.
1 Samuel 16:6-7: And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed [is] before him. [Eliab: called Elihu]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 5:10
Elisha sends a messenger to Naaman instead of meeting him, differing from the direct presentation by Joseph of his brothers.
2 Kings 5:10: And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus instructs his disciples not to go to the Gentiles, highlighting restrictions on selection, unlike Joseph’s unrestricted selection of brothers.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter recognizes God shows no favoritism, contrasting with Joseph’s selective presentation of only five brothers to Pharaoh.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: