Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells a part of a dream where a man named the chief baker had a basket of food on his head for the king, but birds were eating the food from the basket. This dream was important because it helped Joseph, a wise man in Egypt, understand what would happen to the chief baker soon.

Genesis 40:17: And in the uppermost basket [there was] of all manner of bakemeats for Pharaoh; and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon my head. [bakemeats...: Heb. meat of Pharaoh, the work of a baker, or, cook]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23

This verse speaks of the consequences of pride, contrasting with the favor shown to Joseph despite being wronged, unlike the experience of the baker.

Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse emphasizes that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, rather than Joseph's exaltation after his humility.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse highlights that God will lift the humble, differing from the result of the baker who faces downfall.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

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