Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 43:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 43:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 43:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, the brothers are explaining that the important man in Egypt asked them many questions about their family, like if their dad was still alive and if they had another brother, and they answered honestly without knowing he’d want to see their other brother. They were caught by surprise because they didn't know he would ask for this.

Genesis 43:7: And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, [Is] your father yet alive? have ye [another] brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? [asked...: Heb. asking asked us] [tenor: Heb. mouth] [could...: Heb. knowing could we know]

Contradiction with Genesis 42:13

This verse contradicts Genesis 43:7 because in Genesis 42:13, the brothers tell Joseph that one brother is no more, whereas, in Genesis 43:7, they recount their encounter without mentioning they described their brother as dead.

Genesis 42:13: And they said, Thy servants [are] twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest [is] this day with our father, and one [is] not.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:19

This verse contradicts Genesis 43:7 as it presents a previous condition set by Joseph where only one brother was to remain in Egypt, while in Genesis 43:7, the brothers explain that Joseph demanded information about their brother.

Genesis 42:19: If ye [be] true [men], let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:

Contradiction with Genesis 42:32

This verse suggests they initially presented themselves as sons of one man with their youngest brother at home, contradicting Genesis 43:7 where they recall explaining the family situation only because Joseph inquired.

Genesis 42:32: We [be] twelve brethren, sons of our father; one [is] not, and the youngest [is] this day with our father in the land of Canaan.

Contradiction with Genesis 44:23

This verse is in tension as it reiterates Joseph's demand for the youngest brother to be brought to Egypt if they wish to see Simeon again, suggesting a focus different than presented in Genesis 43:7.

Genesis 44:23: And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:31

This verse determines Joseph's own control over his brothers' statements and journey, whereas Genesis 43:7 depicts the brothers responding to his questioning rather than directive guidance.

Genesis 46:31: And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which [were] in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;
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