Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
"Thou shalt not steal." contradicts Genesis 44:2 where Joseph instructs his steward to hide his silver cup in Benjamin's sack, which leads to false accusations of stealing.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight." contradicts Genesis 44:2 where Joseph's plan involves deception.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds." contradicts Genesis 44:2 as Joseph's actions involve deceit against his brothers.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Proverbs 26:24
"He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;" contradicts Genesis 44:2 by highlighting deceit which is part of Joseph's strategy.
Proverbs 26:24: He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; [dissembleth: or, is known]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." contradicts the deceitful nature of Joseph's plan in Genesis 44:2.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Paradox #1
Genesis 44:2 involves an incident where a silver cup is placed in Benjamin's sack, creating a scenario of false accusation. The contradiction or conflict here could be viewed as the act of deception, as it involves intentionally misleading others, which generally contradicts the moral principle of honesty. This action can raise questions about using deceit to achieve a greater good or teach a lesson.