Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the brothers found their money in their bags and got scared, thinking God might be doing something tricky with them. They were surprised and confused, unsure why this was happening.

Genesis 42:28: And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, [it is] even in my sack: and their heart failed [them], and they were afraid, saying one to another, What [is] this [that] God hath done unto us? [failed...: Heb. went forth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

This verse suggests that the blessing of the LORD brings wealth without sorrow, while Genesis 42:28 involves fear and trouble when wealth (silver) is restored.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing treasures on Earth, contradicting the emphasis on earthly wealth in Genesis 42:28.

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

Contradiction with Luke 16:11

This verse questions trustworthiness with true riches if unrighteous wealth is mishandled, contrasting Genesis 42:28 where returned money causes fear.

Luke 16:11: If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true [riches]? [mammon: or, riches]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9

This verse warns against the desire to be rich leading to ruin, whereas Genesis 42:28 reflects alarm at receiving back wealth.

1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse highlights scattering wealth yet increasing, counter to the fear in Genesis 42:28 upon receiving money.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse mentions dissatisfaction with money, opposing the worry in Genesis 42:28 about unexpected silver.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
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