Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that when the family ran out of food, their dad told them to go back to Egypt and buy more to eat. It's a story about needing help and going on a journey to find it.

Genesis 43:2: And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

This verse states that the Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish, which contradicts Genesis 43:2 where the righteous Joseph's brothers experience famine.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Jesus advises not to worry about what to eat or drink, trusting God’s provision, contrasting with Genesis 43:2 where Jacob's family is clearly concerned about food scarcity.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

The Psalmist claims he has not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread, which conflicts with the brothers needing to return to Egypt for food in Genesis 43:2.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse illustrates God's provision for the birds without them needing to store, contrasting with the necessity of Jacob's family needing to purchase more corn in Genesis 43:2.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
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