Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse, highlighting the LORD's hatred for lying lips, contradicts Genesis 37:31’s deception.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
This verse urges speaking truth, opposing Genesis 37:31’s act of deceit.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Calls for not lying to one another, conflicting with the brothers' deceit in Genesis 37:31.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
Warns that a false witness shall not go unpunished, contradicting the deception in Genesis 37:31.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
The commandment against bearing false witness contradicts the lie implied in Genesis 37:31.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11
Commands not to lie or deceive, which opposes Genesis 37:31’s action.
Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16
Instructs to speak truth to one’s neighbor, contradicting the false implication of Genesis 37:31.
Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]