Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
Genesis 44:34 involves a plea for honesty and integrity, reflecting Judah's concern for his father's well-being, while Proverbs 19:5 warns against bearing false witness and not escaping punishment.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13
Genesis 44:34 reflects Judah's openness about past mistakes and desire to protect his family, while Proverbs 28:13 highlights the danger of hiding one's sins instead of confessing.
Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Genesis 44:34 shows Judah's emotional plea using more than a simple "yes" or "no", whereas Matthew 5:37 advises for straightforward and plain speech, advocating for clear intentions without embellishment.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Genesis 44:34 reveals Judah's profound fear of losing his brother and the impact it would have on his father, while 1 John 4:18 asserts that perfect love casts out fear, highlighting a perspective of overcoming fear through love.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.