Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse, "Thou shalt not steal," contradicts Genesis 47:25 if Pharaoh's acquisition of the people's land and livestock in exchange for food is viewed as exploitative or akin to theft.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want." This verse is at odds with Genesis 47:25 if Joseph's actions are interpreted as oppressing the poor to enrich Pharaoh.
Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:7
"And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;" This verse contradicts Genesis 47:25 if the accumulation of wealth and servitude to Pharaoh is seen as oppression.
Ezekiel 18:7: And hath not oppressed any, [but] hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
Contradiction with James 2:6
"But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?" This verse contrasts with Genesis 47:25 if Pharaoh's acquisition of wealth through the famine is considered an act of oppression against the poorer Egyptians.
James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:31
"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor." This verse conflicts with Genesis 47:25 if the Egyptians' situation is viewed as oppression rather than benevolence.
Proverbs 14:31: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.