Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 44:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 44:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 44:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the brothers were surprised and upset when they were accused of doing something wrong because they promised they didn't do it. They wanted to show they were honest and would never do such a bad thing.

Genesis 44:7: And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage lists things the Lord hates, including lying and sowing discord, which contrasts with Genesis 44:7's denial of wrongdoing by Joseph's brothers.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, which contradicts the brothers' deception regarding the cup.

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

Contradiction with John 8:44

This verse describes the devil as a liar and the father of lies, opposing the brothers' claim of innocence in Genesis 44:7.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse states that no deceitful person shall dwell in God's house, contrasting the brothers' dishonest claim of innocence.

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]
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