Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:18
This verse emphasizes that Saul was not blessed by the Lord because he did not obey God's command, whereas Genesis 39:5 illustrates that blessing was upon Potiphar’s house due to Joseph’s righteous presence.
1 Samuel 28:18: Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.
Contradiction with Job 34:9
This verse suggests that a man might not find benefit in delighting in God, contrasting Genesis 39:5 where Joseph's presence and favor with God explicitly bring about blessings.
Job 34:9: For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-7
These verses describe the prosperity of the wicked, which is opposite to Genesis 39:5, where Joseph's righteous presence leads to blessing.
Psalm 73:3-7: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes the often unjust realities where the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper, contradicting the clear blessings due to Joseph’s presence in Genesis 39:5.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Prophet Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, which is in contrast to the scenario in Genesis 39:5, where blessings come through a righteous individual.
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 Habakkuk 1:13
Here, the prophet wrestles with why God allows the wicked to prosper, a contradiction to the direct blessing on account of Joseph in Genesis 39:5.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Luke 16:19-25
The rich man's experiences sharply contrast Genesis 39:5, as he is ultimately unblessed despite his wealth, opposite to the prosperity received due to Joseph.
Luke 16:19-25: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Contradiction with James 5:1-6
This passage warns the rich about impending misery due to their actions, contradicting Genesis 39:5, where material prosperity is directly tied to Joseph’s righteousness.
James 5:1-6: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].