Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
Genesis 42:10 presents Joseph's brothers as truth-telling, but Proverbs 12:22 states that "lying lips are abomination to the Lord," highlighting the potential deceitfulness of humans.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with James 3:8
Genesis 42:10 involves a verbal claim of honesty, whereas James 3:8 warns about the unruly nature of the tongue, implying it can't always be trusted.
James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
While Genesis 42:10 suggests honesty, Jeremiah 17:9 describes the heart as deceitful, indicating possible insincerity in their statement.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Romans 3:4
Genesis 42:10 claims truth from men, but Romans 3:4 emphasizes that God alone is true, suggesting that human claims need verification.
Romans 3:4: God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
Contradiction with Psalm 116:11
Genesis 42:10 involves trust in human words, contradicting Psalm 116:11 where it states, "all men are liars," questioning human honesty.
Psalm 116:11: I said in my haste, All men [are] liars.