Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of Genesis, Joseph wanted to see if his brothers were honest, so he asked one brother to bring their youngest brother while the rest stayed in jail, to make sure they were telling the truth and not lying about being spies.

Genesis 42:16: Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether [there be any] truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye [are] spies. [kept...: Heb. bound]

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises against swearing oaths, promoting straightforward honesty rather than proving oneself through external tests, contrasting with the idea in Genesis 42:16 of proving through verification.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37

Here, Jesus instructs to not swear at all, either by heaven or by earth, and to let your communication be 'Yes' or 'No', which contradicts the call for a sworn verification in Genesis 42:16.

Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with John 7:24

It advises to judge with righteous judgment and not by appearance alone, contrasting the basis of verification by sending someone as proof in Genesis 42:16.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

This verse speaks against passing judgment before the time, when the Lord will bring to light what is hidden. It contrasts with the immediate call for a test or proof in Genesis 42:16.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trusting in the LORD with all your heart and not leaning on your understanding, differing from the human-driven method of proof suggested in Genesis 42:16.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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