Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person telling the story is explaining that the boy cannot leave his dad because it would make his dad very sad, so sad that he might not be able to live. They want to make sure the boy stays with his dad to keep him happy and healthy.

Genesis 44:22: And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for [if] he should leave his father, [his father] would die.

Contradiction with Genesis 22:8

This verse demonstrates faith in God's provision, while Genesis 44:22 expresses fear that harm will befall someone if they are not accompanied.

Genesis 22:8: And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring parents, which contrasts with Genesis 44:22 as it presents a scenario where causing worry to a parent (Jacob) is a concern.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trusting in the Lord rather than human understanding, which contradicts the fear and reliance expressed in Genesis 44:22 on human presence for safety.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Encourages not to worry about life, in contrast to the fear of negative consequences in Genesis 44:22.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Advises casting all anxieties on God, which contradicts the expressed anxiety about Benjamin's safety in Genesis 44:22.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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