Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph had a dream where his bundle of wheat stood up tall, and his brothers' bundles of wheat bowed down to his. This made his brothers upset because they thought it meant he would be more important than them.

Genesis 37:7: For, behold, we [were] binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

This verse states "In all labour there is profit," while Genesis 37:7 depicts Joseph's brothers' sheaves bowing to his, suggesting unearned dominance or favoritism rather than profit through labor.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse states "So the last shall be first, and the first last," which contradicts the notion of superiority or hierarchy implied in Joseph's dream in Genesis 37:7.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with James 2:1

This verse says, "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons," contrasting with the favoritism implied in Joseph's dream of others bowing to him.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in Genesis 37:7 might be related to the theme of favoritism and jealousy. Joseph shares a dream with his brothers that suggests he will have authority over them. This can lead to feelings of envy and resentment, which contrast with values of humility and family harmony. It highlights the tension between personal ambition and maintaining positive relationships.

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