Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph is asking someone to remember him and help him get out of prison. He wants the person to tell the king about him so he can be free.

Genesis 40:14: But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: [think...: Heb. remember me with thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trusting in the Lord rather than relying on men or personal ability to secure help.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalms 146:3

Advises against placing trust in princes or human beings for deliverance.

Psalms 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

States that cursed is the one who trusts in man, emphasizing reliance on God rather than human intervention.

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 Isaiah 2:22

Warns against placing trust in humans who are as mortal as breath.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with Micah 7:5

Suggests not trusting a friend or putting confidence in a guide, encouraging prudence in relying on others.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency in Genesis 40:14 could be seen in the broader context where Joseph asks to be remembered and helped out of prison. Some might see a conflict between having faith that God would deliver him versus relying on human help. However, others might see this action as practical and not necessarily contradictory to having faith. Ultimately, interpretations can vary, and different readers may see the situation differently.

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