Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells how the king of Egypt, called Pharaoh, had a big party for his birthday and remembered two of his helpers, a butler and a baker, who were in trouble. The Pharaoh decided to pay attention to them and make some important choices about their future.

Genesis 40:20: And it came to pass the third day, [which was] Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. [lifted...: or, reckoned]

Contradiction with Genesis 40:16

Explains the baker's unfavorable dream as interpreted, contradicting the positive outcome for the butler in Genesis 40:20.

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 Genesis 40:22

Describes the baker being hanged, contradicting the restoration and favorable nature of Pharaoh's birthday feast in Genesis 40:20.

Genesis 40:22: But he hanged the chief baker: as Joseph had interpreted to them.
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