Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person who wrote this story, Joseph uses a special cup that he drinks from and also uses to learn secret things. When Joseph’s brothers take the cup, they are doing something wrong.

Genesis 44:5: [Is] not this [it] in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing. [divineth: or, maketh trial?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29

While Genesis 44:5 involves deceiving Joseph's brothers, Proverbs 3:29 advises against plotting harm against a neighbor who trusts you.

Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Genesis 44:5 describes deceit through the accusation of theft, but Leviticus 19:11 commands not to steal or deal falsely.

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

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:17

Genesis 44:5 involves plotting against Joseph’s brothers, which contradicts Zechariah 8:17’s advice to not plan evil in your heart against your neighbor.

Zechariah 8:17: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.

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