Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when the brothers tore their clothes, it showed they were very upset and sorry because they thought something bad would happen. They quickly packed up and went back to the city to see what they could do to fix the situation.

Genesis 44:13: Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:34

While Genesis 44:13 describes the brothers tearing their clothes in response to fearing for Benjamin, Genesis 37:34 describes Jacob tearing his clothes for mourning over Joseph's presumed death.

Genesis 37:34: And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Genesis 44:13 involves outward actions (tearing clothes) to express distress, while in 1 Samuel 16:6-7, God instructs Samuel to look beyond outward appearances and to see the heart.

1 Samuel 16:6-7: And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed [is] before him. [Eliab: called Elihu]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16

Genesis 44:13 shows physical expression of anguish, whereas Matthew 6:16 warns against displaying outward signs of distress to gain human approval or sympathy.

Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with James 1:2

In contrast to the despair shown in Genesis 44:13, James 1:2 calls for finding joy in trials, not expressions of distress.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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