Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote this story, Joseph was testing his brothers by saying they are spies. He wanted to see if they had changed since the time they were mean to him.

Genesis 42:14: And Joseph said unto them, That [is it] that I spake unto you, saying, Ye [are] spies:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse, "Judge not, that ye be not judged," contradicts the action of judgment made by Joseph in Genesis 42:14, where he accuses his brothers of being spies.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:" This verse advocates for forgiveness and refraining from judgment, contrary to Joseph accusing his brothers.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with John 7:24

"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." Joseph's accusation of his brothers could be seen as judging by appearance, which this verse advises against.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:30

"Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm." Joseph accuses his brothers without direct evidence, which goes against the advice in this verse.

Proverbs 3:30: Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." Accusing someone of being a spy without proof could be seen as bearing false witness, contrary to this commandment.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with James 2:13

"For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment." This verse highlights mercy over judgment, opposing Joseph's unmerciful accusation.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." While not directly an act of vengeance, Joseph's accusation can be seen as taking matters into his own hands, against the advice of this verse.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

"Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way." This verse emphasizes avoiding judgment that causes harm, conflicting with Joseph's actions towards his brothers.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
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