Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this part of the story shows how one of Joseph’s brothers found the money they used to buy food back in their sack, and it surprised them because they didn’t know how it got there. Christians often think this moment teaches about God's mysterious plans and how He takes care of His people, even when they don’t understand what is happening.

Genesis 42:27: And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it [was] in his sack's mouth.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:38

Genesis 42:27 mentions a discovery at a lodging place, while Genesis 42:38 expresses Jacob's concern and refusal to allow Benjamin to go to Egypt.

Genesis 42:38: And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.

Contradiction with Genesis 44:12

In Genesis 42:27, the brothers find their money, while in Genesis 44:12, the cup is found with Benjamin, pointing to different scenarios of discovery and return from Egypt.

Genesis 44:12: And he searched, [and] began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:19-20

In Genesis 42:27, the money is returned intact in their sacks, while in Exodus 16:19-20, the manna is not supposed to be kept overnight, suggesting a contrast between preservation and spoilage.

Exodus 16:19-20: And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Genesis 42:27 talks about earthly possessions (money in sacks), whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises storing up treasures in heaven, indicating different priorities about material wealth.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33-34

In Genesis 42:27, the focus is on the physical wealth that was restored, while Luke 12:33-34 advises selling possessions and giving to charity, emphasizing spiritual over material wealth.

Luke 12:33-34: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
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