Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the brothers are talking to their father and saying that if he allows their younger brother to come with them, they will be able to go and buy more food for the family.

Genesis 43:4: If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Contradicts Genesis 43:4 by suggesting not to worry about tomorrow, while Genesis 43:4 implies preparation for future actions.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Imply uncertainty in future planning, contradicting the confidence in future plans in Genesis 43:4.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns against boastful future plans, in contrast to the decisive plan of going if Benjamin is allowed in Genesis 43:4.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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