Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
While Genesis 39:23 highlights the Lord's role in prospering Joseph's efforts, Proverbs 16:9 emphasizes that man's plans are directed by the Lord, potentially suggesting human initiative over divine intervention in decision-making.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse states that time and chance happen to all, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of divine providence in causing all of Joseph's actions to prosper.
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 Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against trusting in humans and their abilities, suggesting a contradiction to how Joseph finds favor and succeeds through his own actions in Genesis 39:23.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
The verse talks about God giving sunlight and rain to both the just and unjust, potentially contradicting the selective prosperity granted to Joseph in Genesis 39:23.
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 Romans 9:16
It states that it is not human will or effort, but God’s mercy that prevails, contrasting with the emphasis on Joseph's actions prospering in Genesis 39:23.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.