Contradiction with Genesis 42:8
Genesis 42:4 shows Jacob's protective behavior towards Benjamin, while Genesis 42:8 demonstrates Joseph's ability to recognize his brothers who did not recognize him, suggesting a lack of protective understanding.
Genesis 42:8: And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
Genesis 42:4 displays Jacob's fear for Benjamin's safety, whereas Exodus 20:12 commands the honoring of parents, which Jacob does through active protection rather than mere honor.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Genesis 42:4 deals with an outward concern for safety, contrasting with 1 Samuel 16:7 which states that God looks at the heart, implying inner qualities over external actions.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Genesis 42:4 shows Jacob's worry for Benjamin's safety, while Matthew 6:25 advises against being anxious about one's life, indicating a contradiction between actions and faith.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with James 1:6-8
Genesis 42:4 reflects doubt and fear about Benjamin's fate, while James 1:6-8 advises against being double-minded and encourages faith without doubt, highlighting a contrast in trust.
James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.