Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 40:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 40:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 40:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph saw some of Pharaoh's workers looking sad and asked them why they seemed upset. He wanted to help them feel better and find out what was wrong.

Genesis 40:7: And he asked Pharaoh's officers that [were] with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye [so] sadly to day? [look...: Heb. are your faces evil?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:19

This verse focuses on reflection and the heart's nature, which differs from the external observations and expressions queried in Genesis 40:7.

Proverbs 27:19: As in water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

Emphasizes the importance of mercy, whereas Genesis 40:7 is about noticing and questioning others' distress without mention of offering mercy.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

Highlights a joyful heart as beneficial, contradicting the concern for unhappiness shown in Genesis 40:7 by focusing on the positive.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Encourages constant rejoicing, which contrasts with the downcast countenances and concern therein described in Genesis 40:7.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:21

Relates to guilt and realization of wrongdoing, contrasting with the external observation in Genesis 40:7 with internal guilt and conscience.

Genesis 42:21: And they said one to another, We [are] verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
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