Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph was put in charge of looking after some important people in prison, and he took care of them for a while. Even though Joseph was also in prison, he was helpful and kind to those around him.

Genesis 40:4: And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:23

It contradicts Joseph's favorable role in Genesis 40:4, as in Genesis 37:23, Joseph is stripped by his brothers, showing loss of any status or authority.

Genesis 37:23: And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, [his] coat of [many] colours that [was] on him; [colours: or, pieces]

Contradiction with Exodus 1:14

This verse discusses harsh servitude, opposing the notion of Joseph having authority and responsibility, as he was in charge of serving in Genesis 40:4.

Exodus 1:14: And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, [was] with rigour.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11

David, despite being chosen by God, was left solely as a shepherd, indicating a lack of recognition of his authority, contrasting with Joseph’s appointed role in Genesis 40:4.

1 Samuel 16:11: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with Psalm 75:7

Shows God as the ultimate authority, who exalts and brings down, subtly contradicting human-granted power like Joseph’s in Genesis 40:4.

Psalm 75:7: But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

Indicates that the greatest should be a servant, which on a thematic level, shifts the idea of authority and serving responsibilities as perceived with Joseph in Genesis 40:4.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
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