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: