Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells how a woman named Potiphar's wife lied about Joseph trying to hurt her. She told the other people in the house that Joseph came to her to be bad, but she really just wanted to get him in trouble.

Genesis 39:14: That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: [loud: Heb. great]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor, yet Genesis 39:14 involves bearing false witness.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord, contradicting the deceit in Genesis 39:14.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Speak every man truth with his neighbor, contrary to the false accusation in Genesis 39:14.

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

Lie not one to another, which contradicts the deceit in Genesis 39:14.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Paradox #1

Genesis 39:14 involves an accusation that is false. The contradiction is that while the Bible teaches honesty and integrity, this verse highlights deceit and false accusation. Dishonesty and wrongful blame conflict with the moral values of truthfulness and justice.

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