Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:10

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According to Luke, Joseph was saved from his troubles and was given special help and understanding. This made the king of Egypt trust him and make him a leader over all of Egypt.

Acts 7:10: And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

Contradicts Acts 7:10 by presenting God’s role in sending Joseph to Egypt as part of a divine plan for good, whereas Acts 7:10 emphasizes Pharaoh's response to Joseph’s wisdom.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Psalm 75:6-7

Suggests that promotion comes from God alone, contrasting with Acts 7:10, which highlights Pharaoh’s role in Joseph’s rise to power.

Psalm 75:6-7: For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. [south: Heb. desert]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

States that the king's heart is in God's hand, implying divine control versus the human decision-making emphasized in Acts 7:10.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Daniel 2:21

Focuses on God changing times and seasons and setting up kings, whereas Acts 7:10 attributes Joseph's rise to power to Pharaoh's actions.

Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
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