Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the Israelites lived in a place called Goshen in Egypt, where they had lots of things and their families grew bigger and bigger. They became very prosperous and had many children.

Genesis 47:27: And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:21

This verse describes the Israelites being taken into exile, contrasting with Genesis 47:27, where they are prospering.

2 Kings 25:21: And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:11

This verse details their enslavement in Egypt, whereas Genesis 47:27 shows them living freely and prospering.

Exodus 1:11: Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:68

It mentions return to Egypt in hardship and slavery, opposing the prosperity and multiplication seen in Genesis 47:27.

Deuteronomy 28:68: And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy [you].

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:3

Describes Judah's suffering in exile, which is contrary to the flourishing of Israel in Genesis 47:27.

Lamentations 1:3: Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between the straits. [because of great...: Heb. for the greatness of servitude]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 52:27

Chronicles the capture and exile of Israelites, in contrast to their settlement and growth in Genesis 47:27.

Jeremiah 52:27: And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his own land.
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