Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the chief butler forgot to help Joseph, even though Joseph had been kind and helped him understand his dream. This shows how sometimes people forget to be thankful or keep their promises.

Genesis 40:23: Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Explains how kindness to others, such as remembering someone in need, will be rewarded, which contradicts the forgetfulness shown in Genesis 40:23.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

Encourages doing unto others as you would have them do unto you, which contradicts the cupbearer's neglectfulness in Genesis 40:23.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

Promotes the concept of treating others with consideration, contrasting the cupbearer's forgetfulness in Genesis 40:23.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:16

Advises not forgetting to do good and share with others, which the cupbearer fails at in Genesis 40:23.

Hebrews 13:16: But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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