Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
Genesis 41:11 involves two servants' dreams needing interpretation, while Proverbs 25:2 suggests the glory of God is to conceal a matter, indicating some divine mysteries remain hidden, contrasting with the need for revelation through Joseph.
Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
Contradiction with Amos 3:7
Genesis 41:11 implies that dreams require interpretation for understanding, whereas Amos 3:7 states that the Lord reveals his secret to prophets, suggesting a direct communication without need for dreams as intermediaries.
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:7
Genesis 41:11 highlights the significance of dreams as messages that need interpretation, while Ecclesiastes 5:7 warns against the vanity and meaninglessness of dreams, presenting them as unreliable or deceptive.
Ecclesiastes 5:7: For in the multitude of dreams and many words [there are] also [divers] vanities: but fear thou God.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Genesis 41:11 describes understanding dreams through Joseph's interpretation, contradictory to 1 Corinthians 2:14, which notes that spiritual truths (like divine dream interpretations) are incomprehensible to the natural man without the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with Job 33:14-16
Genesis 41:11 focuses on human mediation for understanding dreams, whereas Job 33:14-16 suggests God directly communicates with individuals through dreams, demonstrating a more direct divine intervention without need for intermediaries.
Job 33:14-16: For God speaketh once, yea twice, [yet man] perceiveth it not.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:20
Genesis 41:11 requires Joseph to interpret the dreams, while Matthew 1:20 tells of an angel appearing in a dream with a clear message to Joseph (Mary’s husband), contrasting with the need for human interpretation.
Matthew 1:20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. [conceived: Gr. begotten]
Contradiction with Acts 2:17
Genesis 41:11 needs specialized interpretation for dreams, while Acts 2:17 speaks of a future where dreams and visions are understood widespread without intermediaries, highlighting a direct bestowal of understanding by the Spirit.
Acts 2:17: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: