Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of Genesis, Joseph's brothers were worried and sent a message to him, saying that their father asked Joseph to forgive them before he died. They wanted to make sure Joseph wouldn’t be mad at them and would be kind.

Genesis 50:16: And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, [sent: Heb. charged]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands against bearing false witness, while Genesis 50:16 involves a message that could misrepresent someone's intentions.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:17

This verse emphasizes speaking truth, which contrasts with potential deceit in Genesis 50:16.

Proverbs 12:17: [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises against lying to one another, conflicting with actions suggested in Genesis 50:16.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Encourages putting away lying and speaking truth, in contrast to the deceptive implication in Genesis 50:16.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

Warns that a false witness shall perish, opposing any deceit that Genesis 50:16 might suggest.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
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