Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, the brothers are talking to an important man, explaining that they came to buy food before. They want to make sure everything is okay with their first visit.

Genesis 43:20: And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: [we...: Heb. coming down we came down]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lies are abomination to the Lord, contradicting their honest claim in Genesis 43:20.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Commandment against bearing false witness conflicts with any deceit in Genesis 43:20.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages straightforward honesty, in contrast to any mixed story in Genesis 43:20.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

Warns against false witness, relates to sincerity of Genesis 43:20.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Urges not to lie to one another, potentially in conflict with Genesis 43:20's implications.

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