Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph lived long enough to meet and love his great-grandchildren, and he cared for them like a grandpa would, showing how much he loved his family. This verse shows how God's blessings and promises continued through Joseph's family over many generations.

Genesis 50:23: And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third [generation]: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees. [brought...: Heb. born]

Contradiction with Genesis 25:7-8

These verses state that Abraham died at a good old age, and being full of years. This contradicts Genesis 50:23 indirectly by showcasing a different narrative style about lifespans and blessings over generations not explicitly focused on Joseph's lineage.

Genesis 25:7-8: And these [are] the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8

It mentions a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph, which contradicts the lasting impact of Joseph's legacy implied by interactions with multiple generations.

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