Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the butler and the baker who worked for the king of Egypt did something wrong and made the king upset. This story shows that even important people can make mistakes.

Genesis 40:1: And it came to pass after these things, [that] the butler of the king of Egypt and [his] baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

This verse prioritizes patience and control over anger, whereas Genesis 40:1 involves a situation born out of the Pharaoh's anger with his servants.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus' teaching on loving one's enemies contrasts with the idea of imprisonment due to Pharaoh's rage.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Encourages not repaying evil for evil, differing from the punitive actions seen in Genesis 40:1.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Advises putting away wrath, directly contrasting with the anger of the Pharaoh in Genesis 40:1.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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