Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the brothers loaded their donkeys with bags of grain, and then they left to go back home. They were carrying the food they needed to not be hungry.

Genesis 42:26: And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:24

This verse describes Joseph being cast into a pit, which contrasts with the act of freely leaving with supplies in Genesis 42:26.

Genesis 37:24: And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit [was] empty, [there was] no water in it.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:28

In this verse, Joseph is sold into slavery, which contradicts his brothers now returning home freely.

Genesis 37:28: Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty [pieces] of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

Contradiction with Genesis 45:3-4

These verses show Joseph revealing himself to his brothers, contradicting the context of them leaving without knowing his identity in Genesis 42:26.

Genesis 45:3-4: And Joseph said unto his brethren, I [am] Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with Genesis 42:8

In this verse, Joseph's brothers do not recognize him, contradicting the later revelation of Joseph's identity.

Genesis 42:8: And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.
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