Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God took care of the brothers by giving them back their money, so they shouldn't be afraid. Simeon, one of the brothers, was brought back to them safely, showing that everything was okay.

Genesis 43:23: And he said, Peace [be] to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. [I had...: Heb. your money came to me]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20

While Genesis 43:23 reassures Joseph's brothers about the money in their sacks being a gift, Proverbs 28:20 emphasizes the consequences of hastening to be rich, implying seeking material gain isn't always blessed.

Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Genesis 43:23 suggests satisfaction with providence, while Ecclesiastes 5:10 highlights the insatiable nature of love for money, leading to dissatisfaction.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Genesis 43:23 depicts receiving without asking wrongly, but James 4:3 points out that improper motives can prevent receiving what is asked.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Genesis 43:23 involves a gift of silver, yet Matthew 6:19-21 advises against storing earthly treasures, advocating for heavenly treasures instead.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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