Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that if the boy does not come back with them, their dad will be so sad that he might die from a broken heart. The brothers are worried and want to make sure their dad stays happy and safe.

Genesis 44:31: It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad [is] not [with us], that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:14

A man's spirit will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? (This suggests inner strength can sustain, whereas Genesis 44:31 implies a father's spirit would fail due to external circumstances.)

Proverbs 18:14: The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee. (This verse encourages strength and courage despite dire circumstances, which contrasts with the despair in Genesis 44:31.)

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (This expresses confidence and absence of fear, unlike the fear of death in Genesis 44:31.)

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (This verse speaks to empowerment and strength, which contrasts with the sense of helplessness in Genesis 44:31.)

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (This verse implies having a spirit of power, unlike the spirit that would fail in Genesis 44:31.)

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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