Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Christian tradition, Joseph helped Pharaoh by making a rule that one-fifth of the harvest in Egypt would belong to Pharaoh, but he made sure that the priests' land was not included in this rule. This way, Joseph took care of both Pharaoh and the priests.

Genesis 47:26: And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, [that] Pharaoh should have the fifth [part]; except the land of the priests only, [which] became not Pharaoh's. [priests: or, princes]

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23

This verse indicates that the land should not be permanently sold, as it belongs to God, contradicting the idea of Pharaoh owning all the land.

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 Ezekiel 45:9-10

These verses urge just and fair treatment in dealings, suggesting a system contrary to the permanent land ownership and tribute system set by Joseph for Pharaoh.

Ezekiel 45:9-10: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. [exactions: Heb. expulsions]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:3

Naboth's refusal to sell his ancestral land implies a personal ownership that contradicts Joseph's arrangement where Pharaoh owns all land.

1 Kings 21:3: And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.
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