Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, Joseph put his brothers into jail for three days. He did this because he wanted to see if they had changed and to test their honesty.

Genesis 42:17: And he put them all together into ward three days. [put: Heb. gathered]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15

These verses emphasize forgiveness, which contradicts the act of imprisonment seen in Genesis 42:17.

Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13

This verse encourages forgiveness and patience, contrary to holding someone in custody.

Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Encourages kindness and forgiveness, conflicting with the act of detaining others.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil for evil, in contrast to holding someone as recompense.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Urges not to take vengeance, highlighting mercy instead of confinement.

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.
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