Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, the brothers of Joseph told Pharaoh that they were shepherds, just like their fathers were. This helped Pharaoh understand what kind of work they did and why they moved to Egypt.

Genesis 47:3: And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What [is] your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants [are] shepherds, both we, [and] also our fathers.

Contradiction with Genesis 47:4

The Egyptians ask Pharaoh for residence because their flocks have no pasture due to famine, which contradicts the idea that Pharaoh asks about their occupation in Genesis 47:3.

Genesis 47:4: They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine [is] sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8-9

A new king does not know Joseph and is wary of the Israelites multiplying, which contrasts with the favorable treatment and inquiry by Pharaoh in Genesis 47:3.

Exodus 1:8-9: Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:45-47

The clear distinction of clean versus unclean animals for the Israelites implies a conflict with shepherd occupations that involve both, differing from Pharaoh's inquiry about their profession.

Leviticus 11:45-47: For I [am] the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I [am] holy.

Contradiction with Amos 2:12

Making the Nazarites drink wine contradicts the notion of a clear professional distinction such as the one Pharaoh seeks in Genesis 47:3.

Amos 2:12: But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:12-13

Jesus driving out the merchants from the temple, upholding purity and purpose, conflicts with the notion of Pharaoh's interest in their secular occupation as depicted in Genesis 47:3.

Matthew 21:12-13: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
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