Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Pharaoh, who is the king of Egypt, is speaking to Joseph and telling him that his father and brothers have arrived. This shows that Pharaoh is welcoming Joseph's family to live in Egypt.

Genesis 47:5: And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8

This verse describes a new king arising over Egypt who did not know Joseph, which contradicts the favor the Pharaoh shows Joseph's family in Genesis 47:5.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 12:40-41

This passage states the Israelites lived in Egypt for 430 years, implying long-term slavery and hardship, contrasting with the welcome they received in Genesis 47:5.

Exodus 12:40-41: Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, [was] four hundred and thirty years.

Contradiction with Genesis 15:13

God tells Abram his descendants will be strangers in a land not theirs and will serve them and be afflicted, contrary to the initial welcome in Genesis 47:5.

Genesis 15:13: And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land [that is] not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

Contradiction with Psalm 105:25

This verse mentions God turning the Egyptians to hate His people, which contrasts the peaceful reception described in Genesis 47:5.

Psalm 105:25: He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.

Contradiction with Acts 7:6

Another affirmation that Abraham's descendants would be enslaved and oppressed for 400 years, opposing the initial acceptance evident in Genesis 47:5.

Acts 7:6: And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat [them] evil four hundred years.
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