Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person who told this story, if the brothers brought their youngest brother back to the important man, he would believe they were honest and not sneaky. Then, he would let them trade and move around in his land and also let them have their other brother back.

Genesis 42:34: And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye [are] no spies, but [that] ye [are] true [men: so] will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse, which commands "Thou shalt not steal," may contradict Genesis 42:34 if interpreted as Joseph's brothers' past actions, involving deceit and theft, contrasting their eventual honest intentions.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which might contradict the sentiment of achieving trust through actions underlined in Genesis 42:34, without explicit emphasis on love and forgiveness.

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 12:19

Advises "avenge not yourselves," which contradicts the underlying theme of trust restoration present in Genesis 42:34 through the requirement of proving innocence.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord wholly, while Genesis 42:34 implies trust contingent on human action and verification among Joseph's brothers.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with John 8:32

States "the truth shall make you free," potentially contrasting with Genesis 42:34's implication that freedom comes through proving truth to others rather than inherent truth itself.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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