Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob saw that there was food in Egypt, so he asked his sons why they were just standing around looking at each other instead of doing something to get the food. He wanted them to go to Egypt to buy food because they were hungry.

Genesis 42:1: Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7

This verse states that the Lord makes poor and makes rich, implying divine providence rather than human actions, which might contradict how Jacob sends his sons to Egypt for sustenance.

1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse teaches not to worry about life and sustenance, which contrasts with Jacob's concern and active steps for his family's survival by sending his sons to Egypt.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Advises seeking God's kingdom first for provision, which contradicts Jacob's focus on material provision by sending his sons to Egypt for corn.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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