Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the chief baker was happy when he saw that Joseph gave a good meaning to the cupbearer's dream, so he wanted to share his own dream with Joseph too. In his dream, he had three baskets on his head.

Genesis 40:16: When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also [was] in my dream, and, behold, [I had] three white baskets on my head: [white: or, full of holes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

This verse speaks to the deceitfulness of appearances, contradicting the baker's assumption that his dream would have a good outcome based on what he saw.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:25

Illustrates the concept that a way may seem right to a person, as the baker's interpretation seemed, but it can end in death, contradicting the baker's expectation.

Proverbs 16:25: There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, contrasting with the baker's reliance on the external 'good' interpretation.

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 Isaiah 55:8-9

Indicates that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human expectations, opposing the baker's assumption based on his own understanding.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7

Suggests that no one knows what will happen in the future, challenging the baker's belief that his dream interpretation was good.

Ecclesiastes 8:7: For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? [when...: or, how it shall be?]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10

God evaluates and judges based on what He sees in the heart, not outward appearances, contrasting with the baker's reliance on a perceived good image.

Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.
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