Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph was being honest and brave because he ran away when someone tried to harm him, even when it meant leaving his coat behind. This teaches that sometimes the best thing to do is to run away from bad situations to stay safe.

Genesis 39:15: And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

Lies are temporary, but Genesis 39:15 shows a lie causing long-term issues for Joseph.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Commandment against bearing false witness contrasts Potiphar's wife falsely accusing Joseph.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:10

False accusers are listed negatively, yet Genesis 39:15 shows one appearing to gain an advantage.

1 Timothy 1:10: For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not go unpunished, yet in Genesis 39:15, Potiphar's wife seems unpunished.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

The Lord hates a lying tongue, yet Potiphar's wife’s lie initially succeeds.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
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