Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the woman saw that Joseph had left his coat with her and ran away because he didn't want to do something wrong. Joseph wanted to make good choices and stay out of trouble.

Genesis 39:13: And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Joseph was truthful, while Proverbs warns against lying lips, contradicting Potiphar's wife's deceit in Genesis 39:13.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This commandment prohibits giving false testimony, which Potiphar's wife did, contradicting Joseph's innocence.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse says he that works deceit shall not dwell in God's house, contradicting the deceitful act against Joseph.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

This verse speaks of being falsely accused for righteousness' sake, which contradicts the unjust accusation against Joseph.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:8

This verse mentions honor and dishonor, and fame and defamation, contradicting the defamation Joseph faced.

2 Corinthians 6:8: By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and [yet] true;
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