Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:29
Genesis 40:8 suggests that interpretations belong to God, whereas Deuteronomy 29:29 implies secret things belong to God, creating ambiguity about human understanding of divine mysteries.
Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.
Contradiction with Daniel 2:27-28
Daniel attributes the ability to interpret dreams not to God exclusively but to a gifted person, contradicting Genesis 40:8 where Joseph states interpretations belong to God alone.
Daniel 2:27-28: Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise [men], the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;
Contradiction with Matthew 16:17
Jesus tells Peter that his understanding comes directly from divine revelation, which contrasts with Joseph’s assertion that interpretations belong solely to God.
Matthew 16:17: And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:10-11
Paul writes that the Spirit gives diverse gifts, including interpretation, suggesting it can be distributed to individuals, not solely retained by God as per Genesis 40:8.
1 Corinthians 12:10-11: To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7
Stating that no one knows what is to come contradicts the Genesis 40:8 assurance of divine interpretation, suggesting limits to current understanding or knowledge of the future.
Ecclesiastes 8:7: For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? [when...: or, how it shall be?]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Genesis 40:8 could lie in the idea of relying on divine interpretation for dreams, which might conflict with modern views that emphasize human analysis and psychological understanding. Some might view this as a lack of personal responsibility or an over-reliance on divine intervention for solving personal challenges.