Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:2

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According to Moses, Pharaoh was very angry with his helpers who were in charge of giving him drinks and baking his bread.

Genesis 40:2: And Pharaoh was wroth against two [of] his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies, which contradicts Pharaoh's wrath towards his officers.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

This verse suggests not to let the sun go down on your wrath, contrasting Pharaoh's anger in Genesis 40:2.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

It emphasizes being slow to anger, which contradicts the wrathful response seen in Genesis 40:2.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Suggests that he who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, which contrasts with the immediate anger of Pharaoh.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Warns against being quickly provoked in spirit, contrasting Pharaoh's expression of wrath.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
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