Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the three baskets in the dream mean three days. In three days, something important will happen just like Joseph explained in the story.

Genesis 40:18: And Joseph answered and said, This [is] the interpretation thereof: The three baskets [are] three days:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

This verse suggests that the hearts of leaders, like Pharaoh, are directed by the Lord, which might contradict the idea that Pharaoh's fate as interpreted by Joseph was beyond divine influence.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse indicates that God has plans for hope and a future, which can be seen as contradicting the grim fate predicted for the baker in Genesis 40:18.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work together for good for those who love God, which seems to contrast with the negative outcome forecasted for the baker.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:14-16

These verses promise deliverance and honor to those who love God, contrasting the dire interpretation given to the baker in Genesis 40:18.

Psalm 91:14-16: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

Contradiction with John 10:10

This verse speaks of abundance and life through Christ, opposing the death prophesied for the baker.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
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