Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This verse, which advises against bearing false witness, contradicts Genesis 39:16, where Potiphar's wife keeps Joseph's garment as false evidence to accuse him unjustly.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting Genesis 39:16, where deception is used by Potiphar's wife against Joseph.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
This verse warns that a false witness will not go unpunished, contrasting with Genesis 39:16, where Potiphar's wife successfully accuses Joseph with false evidence.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:4
This verse describes the absence of truth and reliance on falsehoods, contrasting with Genesis 39:16, where a false claim is made against Joseph.
Isaiah 59:4: None calleth for justice, nor [any] pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:17
This verse warns against evil in one's heart towards neighbors and false oaths, contradicting the actions portrayed in Genesis 39:16 with Potiphar's wife's deceit.
Zechariah 8:17: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.