Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
Genesis 43:13 emphasizes taking action and returning to Egypt, whereas Exodus 14:14 suggests being passive and waiting for the Lord to fight for them.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Genesis 43:13 shows Jacob's cautiousness and fear, while Joshua 1:9 commands strength and courage without fear.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
In Genesis 43:13, there is concern for survival and provision, but Matthew 6:25 encourages not worrying about life or material needs.
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 Philippians 4:6
Genesis 43:13 involves anxious preparation for a journey, in contrast to Philippians 4:6, which advises against anxiety and promotes prayer and thanksgiving.
Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Genesis 43:13 reflects a reliance on human planning and caution, while Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than one's understanding.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.