Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph remembered the dreams he had about his brothers and thought God was helping him see what they meant. So, when his brothers came to Egypt, he pretended they were spies to test them.

Genesis 42:9: And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye [are] spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

This verse states, "The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment." It contradicts Genesis 42:9 where Joseph accuses his brothers of being spies, possibly indicating a deceptive scenario that isn't everlasting truth.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This states, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." It contradicts Genesis 42:9 as Joseph's accusation can be seen as bearing false witness against his brothers.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged." This contradicts Genesis 42:9 by highlighting the principle of not judging others hastily, contrary to Joseph's quick judgment of his brothers as spies.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds." This contradicts Genesis 42:9 where the accusation against his brothers can be perceived as untruthful interaction.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with James 4:11

"Speak not evil one of another, brethren." This contradicts Genesis 42:9 as Joseph's words were a negative accusation against his own brothers.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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