Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse, "Thou shalt not steal," contradicts Genesis 44:3 where Joseph's cup was placed secretly in Benjamin's sack, suggesting an act of theft.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse states, "Lying lips are abomination to the Lord," contradicting Genesis 44:3 due to the deceit involved in placing the cup in the sack without Benjamin's knowledge.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11
It states, "Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely," which contradicts the act of secretly placing Joseph's cup in Benjamin's sack in Genesis 44:3.
Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
This verse says, "Lie not one to another," contradicting the deceitful nature of the act in Genesis 44:3.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10
This verse states, "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile," contradicting the deceit involved in Genesis 44:3.
1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: