Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of Genesis, Joseph's boss's wife kept his coat with her until his boss came back home. She wanted others to think Joseph did something wrong.

Genesis 39:16: And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

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.
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