Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph was so good and trustworthy that the person in charge of the prison let him take care of everything and everyone there. This means Joseph was like the leader inside the prison because he did all his tasks well.

Genesis 39:22: And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that [were] in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer [of it].

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

While Genesis 39:22 suggests Joseph had control over the prison, Proverbs 16:9 indicates that ultimately it is the Lord who directs one's steps, implying Joseph's control was under divine guidance.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Genesis 39:22 describes Joseph having authority, whereas Jeremiah 10:23 suggests that people do not have control over their own way, contradicting the idea of absolute authority.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

Genesis 39:22 implies leadership is about authority, but Matthew 20:16 emphasizes that the last will be first, challenging traditional notions of hierarchical leadership.

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

Contradiction with John 19:11

While Genesis 39:22 gives Joseph authority over all prisoners, John 19:11 suggests that all authority is granted from above, undermining the notion of human-given authority.

John 19:11: Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power [at all] against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Genesis 39:22 portrays Joseph as a planner and manager, but James 4:13-15 cautions against presuming control over future events without acknowledging God's will.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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