Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the brothers found the money they had paid for food in their bags when they stopped at an inn, and they were honest and wanted to return it. They were surprised and didn't want to get into trouble, so they brought the money back to give it back.

Genesis 43:21: And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, [every] man's money [was] in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse mentions that lying lips are an abomination, contradicting the notion in Genesis 43:21 where honesty is emphasized.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse states, "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts the context of returning found money in Genesis 43:21 as it implies a contrasting action against theft.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse says, "A false witness shall not be unpunished," which contrasts with Genesis 43:21's theme of clarifying innocence in a truthful manner.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper," contrasts Genesis 43:21's action of revealing a mistake or misunderstanding, underscoring the virtue of truthfulness.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:28

This verse talks about appearing righteous while being full of hypocrisy, which contradicts the straightforward honesty displayed in Genesis 43:21.

Matthew 23:28: Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
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