Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this story is about a man who was helping Pharaoh. He took some grapes, made juice out of them, and gave it to Pharaoh to drink.

Genesis 40:11: And Pharaoh's cup [was] in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns against the consumption of wine, while Genesis 40:11 describes the preparation and consumption of wine.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:22

This verse warns of the dangers of being strong in wine, contrasting with Genesis 40:11 that portrays wine preparation without any negative connotation.

Isaiah 5:22: Woe unto [them that are] mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises against being drunk with wine, yet Genesis 40:11 involves a positive and permitted use of wine preparation and service.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Suggests it is good to abstain from wine to avoid causing a brother to stumble, while Genesis 40:11 depicts wine in a neutral or positive light.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
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