Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written Genesis, this part of the story shows that a man named Joseph was in big trouble because his boss's wife told a lie about him. Joseph's boss got really angry because he believed what his wife said.

Genesis 39:19: And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states that a false witness shall not be unpunished, contradicting Joseph's punishment despite being falsely accused.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

This verse advises to keep far from a false charge, contradicting the decision to imprison Joseph based solely on false testimony.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 25:1

This verse prescribes that the righteous should be justified, yet Joseph, a righteous man, was imprisoned.

Deuteronomy 25:1: If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that [the judges] may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:26

This verse emphasizes that judgment comes from the Lord, while in Genesis 39:19, judgment came from Potiphar based on false information.

Proverbs 29:26: Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD. [the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises that no weapon formed against the righteous shall prosper, yet Joseph faced false accusation and imprisonment.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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