Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, Joseph was testing his brothers to see if they were honest by keeping one brother in jail while the others went home with food. This way, they could prove they were good people when they returned with their youngest brother.

Genesis 42:19: If ye [be] true [men], let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Exodus 20:15 commands "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts Genesis 42:19 where Joseph's brothers are accused of being spies and are involved in deceptive practices.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the actions in Genesis 42:19 where Joseph tests his brothers harshly.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Romans 12:17 advises to "recompense to no man evil for evil," contrasting with the retributive actions of Joseph toward his brothers in Genesis 42:19.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Luke 6:37 instructs, "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged," which contradicts the judgment Joseph places on his brothers in Genesis 42:19 as spies.

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:
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