Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph wanted his servant to catch up with his brothers and ask them why they were returning a bad deed for the kindness he showed them. This was part of Joseph's plan to see if his brothers had changed and to eventually reveal who he was to them.

Genesis 44:4: [And] when they were gone out of the city, [and] not [yet] far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse, which says "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," contradicts Genesis 44:4, where Joseph's steward accuses the brothers of theft, which is initially a setup and a form of deceit.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

It states, "A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape," highlighting the contradiction since Genesis 44:4 involves a false accusation initially contrived by Joseph.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs, "Lie not one to another," which contradicts the deceptive tactic used in Genesis 44:4 to accuse the brothers unjustly.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

It says, "Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another," illustrating the contradiction as Genesis 44:4 involves setting up Joseph’s brothers through a false claim of theft.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse declares, "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house," contradicting Genesis 44:4 as the verse involves Joseph using deceit against his brothers.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

It guides, "But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil," which contrasts with the deceitful plan in Genesis 44:4 involving false accusations.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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