Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph's brothers were very worried when they found the cup in Benjamin's bag because it looked like he had stolen it. Joseph did this as a test to see if his brothers had changed and would stand by Benjamin.

Genesis 44:12: And he searched, [and] began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states, "A false witness shall not be unpunished," which contradicts the concealment and deceit involved in Genesis 44:12.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse instructs, "Thou shalt not bear false witness," contrasting the deceit present when the silver cup was found.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

This verse says, "Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely," opposing the context of dealing falsely in Genesis 44:12.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse claims, "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD," contradicting the deceptive act in Genesis 44:12.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs, "Lie not one to another," juxtaposing the deceitful scenario of Genesis 44:12.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse advises, "Wherefore putting away lying," opposing the deception evident in Genesis 44:12.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse states, "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house," conflicting with the deceptive actions in Genesis 44:12.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]
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