Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Genesis, Joseph was very trustworthy and handsome. Because of this, his master did not worry about anything and let Joseph take care of everything he owned.

Genesis 39:6: And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was [a] goodly [person], and well favoured.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, whereas Genesis 39:6 notes Joseph's "goodly person and well favored," emphasizing his appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses caution against storing earthly treasures, contrasting with the prosperity Joseph experienced in Potiphar's house mentioned in Genesis 39:6.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

This verse emphasizes that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, whereas Genesis 39:6 reflects the abundance and material management in Potiphar's household.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

This verse suggests favor and beauty are vain, emphasizing character, while Genesis 39:6 notes Joseph's attractive appearance.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3

Advises against outward adorning, contrasting with focusing on Joseph's appearance in Genesis 39:6.

1 Peter 3:3: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

These verses advise against boasting about wisdom, might, or riches, contrasting with the material success and description of Joseph in Genesis 39:6.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
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