Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is like part of a story where Joseph, a leader in Egypt, is talking to his brothers and asking them about their family. He wants to know if they have a dad or another brother at home.

Genesis 44:19: My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?

Contradiction with Genesis 31:30

Genesis 44:19 involves Joseph's brothers returning to Egypt, but Genesis 31:30 involves Jacob accused of stealing household gods, highlighting insecurity not seen in Joseph's actions.

Genesis 31:30: And now, [though] thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, [yet] wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Genesis 44:19 involves Joseph's brothers proving their innocence, but Exodus 20:15 forbids theft, questioning their integrity.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

Genesis 44:19 shows Joseph testing his brothers, but Luke 6:31 encourages treating others the way you want to be treated, unlike Joseph's deceptive approach.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with James 2:1

Genesis 44:19 involves preferential treatment given to Benjamin, but James 2:1 warns against favoritism, contradicting Joseph's actions of favoring Benjamin.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1

Genesis 44:19 has Joseph's hidden manipulation, whereas Proverbs 11:1 advises honest dealings, opposing Joseph's deceit in testing his brothers.

Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]
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