Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph's brothers were talking about him and called him a "dreamer" because he had dreams that showed he would be important someday. They were not happy with Joseph because they did not like his dreams.

Genesis 37:19: And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. [dreamer: Heb. master of dreams]

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse highlights how Joseph's dreams led to a greater good, contradicting his brothers' disdain.

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 Acts 2:17

It states that dreams are a way God communicates, contradicting the dismissive tone toward Joseph's dreams.

Acts 2:17: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:18

Suggests the importance of vision, contradicting the brothers' mockery of Joseph's visions.

Proverbs 29:18: Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. [perish: or, is made naked]
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