Contradiction with Job 1:21
While Genesis 39:2 states that God prospered Joseph, Job 1:21 focuses on the idea that the LORD gives and takes away, suggesting prosperity can be transient and not guaranteed.
Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse implies that success is not always due to God's favor or personal talents, contradicting the notion that Joseph's success was due to God's presence in Genesis 39:2.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:12
This verse observes that the wicked prosper, which contradicts the idea that prosperity is a sign of God's blessing as seen in Joseph's story in Genesis 39:2.
Psalm 73:12: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, contradicting the assumption in Genesis 39:2 that prosperity indicates righteous standing with God.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse indicates that God provides for both the righteous and the unrighteous, which contradicts the idea that prosperity is solely a sign of God’s favor as seen in Genesis 39:2.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Luke 6:20
Jesus blesses the poor, suggesting blessedness and prosperity are not the same, contradicting the idea of God equating presence with prosperity as Joseph experiences in Genesis 39:2.
Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with James 1:2-3
This passage teaches that trials are an occasion for joy and growth, which contrasts with the implication that God's presence results in material success as in Genesis 39:2.
James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]