Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that two important people were sent to the same prison where Joseph, a good and special man, was also kept. It means that even though Joseph was in a tough spot, he was going to help these people later on.

Genesis 40:3: And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph [was] bound.

Contradiction with Genesis 39:21

Contradicts Genesis 40:3 by emphasizing the Lord's kindness and favor towards Joseph, while Genesis 40:3 discusses imprisonment.

Genesis 39:21: But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. [shewed...: Heb. extended kindness unto him]

Contradiction with Exodus 12:29

Contradicts the idea of imprisonment with the widespread death of the firstborn, suggesting a different form of punishment and divine intervention.

Exodus 12:29: And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that [was] in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. [dungeon: Heb. house of the pit]

Contradiction with Psalm 105:19

Contradicts Genesis 40:3 as it states that Joseph's situation was for God's word to be fulfilled, while Genesis 40:3 focuses on human actions leading to imprisonment.

Psalm 105:19: Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

Contradiction with Acts 7:9

Contradicts Genesis 40:3 by highlighting the envy of Joseph's brothers as their motivation, rather than the specific actions of Potiphar or the captain of the guard.

Acts 7:9: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
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