Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse shows that the brothers of Joseph had to bring their youngest brother Benjamin with them to see a powerful man in Egypt. They were worried because the man said they couldn't come back without Benjamin, which meant they had to listen to him to get the food they needed.

Genesis 43:5: But if thou wilt not send [him], we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother [be] with you.

Contradiction with Genesis 44:18

This verse contradicts Genesis 43:5 because Genesis 44:18 shows Judah pleading for Benjamin's safety, showing an intense commitment to the journey, whereas Genesis 43:5 implies they would not risk going without assurance.

Genesis 44:18: Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou [art] even as Pharaoh.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

This verse contradicts Genesis 43:5 as it speaks about prioritizing following Jesus over family ties, while Genesis 43:5 reflects the brothers' dependence on familial approval and conditions.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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