Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph told his helper to fill his brothers' bags with as much food as they could carry and to secretly put their money back in their bags. This was a test to see how they would react and to show kindness to his family.

Genesis 44:1: And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks [with] food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. [the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Genesis 44:1 involves a deceitful setup by Joseph, Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, emphasizing truthfulness.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Genesis 44:1 sets the brothers up for false accusations, whereas Exodus 20:16 commands not to bear false witness against a neighbor.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

In Genesis 44:1, Joseph's act is meant to deceive, but Colossians 3:9 instructs not to lie to one another, promoting honesty.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

The act of placing the cup in Genesis 44:1 involves deception, while Leviticus 19:11 directly commands not to lie or deceive.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Genesis 44:1 sees a pretense being set, contradicting Ephesians 4:25, which urges putting away lying and speaking truthfully.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Genesis 44:1 involves actions that deceive, whereas Proverbs 6:16-19 lists a lying tongue as something God hates.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
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