Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse is about Joseph testing his brothers to see if they are honest. He tells them they cannot leave until they bring their youngest brother to him.

Genesis 42:15: Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer revealeth secrets, contrasting Gen. 42:15 where secretive testing is employed.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

Encourages testing of spirits, contradicting the suspicion without clear evidence in Gen. 42:15.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Mercy triumphs over judgment, differing from the harsh testing in Gen. 42:15.

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 1 Samuel 16:7

The LORD looks on the heart, not appearances, in contrast to Gen. 42:15's method of assessing honesty.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Warns against judging others, unlike the judgmental approach in Gen. 42:15.

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