Contradiction with Genesis 42:37
Genesis 42:29 describes the brothers recounting their experience in Egypt, but Genesis 42:37 shows Reuben's willingness to sacrifice his own sons, contradicting the careful recounting and fear shown in verse 29.
Genesis 42:37: And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again.
Contradiction with Exodus 1:8-10
In Genesis 42:29, the brothers return from Egypt and recount their experience, yet Exodus 1:8-10 introduces a Pharaoh who does not know Joseph, contradicting the narrative of a welcoming Egypt.
Exodus 1:8-10: Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.
Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
Genesis 42:29 focuses on the brothers’ concern and fear, while Genesis 50:20 depicts Joseph seeing God’s hand in their actions for good, contradicting the fearful recounting.
Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
Contradiction with Genesis 47:6
Genesis 42:29 involves recounting a tense encounter with the ruler of Egypt, but Genesis 47:6 offers them the best of the land, showing a contradiction in their treatment by Egyptian authority.
Genesis 47:6: The land of Egypt [is] before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest [any] men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Contradiction with Genesis 45:5
In Genesis 42:29, the brothers express concerns over their treatment by the ruler in Egypt, while Genesis 45:5 reveals Joseph's forgiving nature, contradicting their fears.
Genesis 45:5: Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. [nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Genesis 42:29 describes the fear and recounting of a harsh encounter, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs love for enemies, contradicting the fearful and suspicious tone.
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;