Contradiction with John 14:26
This verse mentions the Holy Spirit helping to remember all things, contradicting the notion in Genesis 42:8 where Joseph's brothers do not recognize him, suggesting a lack of remembrance.
John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outer appearances, contrasting with Genesis 42:8 where recognition (or lack thereof) is based on appearance.
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 7:20
This verse indicates that individuals are known by their fruits (actions), contrasting Genesis 42:8 where Joseph is not recognized by what he has done.
Matthew 7:20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Contradiction with Acts 9:4-5
This passage where Jesus is immediately recognized as Lord by Saul contrasts with Genesis 42:8 where Joseph is not recognized by his own brothers.
Acts 9:4-5: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
Contradiction with Luke 24:16
This verse refers to the disciples not recognizing Jesus initially, which echoes but also contrasts Genesis 42:8 as it is meant to highlight divine intervention in non-recognition, unlike the natural non-recognition in Genesis.
Luke 24:16: But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:3
This verse refers to Jesus being despised and rejected by men, which could contrast with Genesis 42:8 where Joseph's lack of recognition is due to change over time, not rejection.
Isaiah 53:3: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. [we hid...: or, he hid as it were his face from us: Heb. as an hiding of faces from him, or, from us]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:55
This verse implies familiarity leading to recognition; ironically, it contrasts with Genesis 42:8 where brothers fail to recognize their family due to significant changes over time.
Matthew 13:55: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Paradox #1
Genesis 42:8 could be seen as historically puzzling because Joseph recognizes his brothers while they do not recognize him. Some might question how his brothers failed to recognize him, considering they likely knew him well. However, several explanations are possible, such as changes in Joseph's appearance, clothing style, language, or the fact that they did not expect to see him in such a high-ranking position in Egypt. Nonetheless, this situation may seem inconsistent to some readers.