Contradiction with Isaiah 44:25
This verse contradicts Genesis 41:12 by indicating that God frustrates the signs of the false prophets and turns prudent men backward, suggesting skepticism towards dream interpreters.
Isaiah 44:25: That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise [men] backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses warn against engaging in divination or interpreting omens, which contradicts Genesis 41:12 where Joseph is acknowledged for interpreting dreams.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7
This verse contradicts Genesis 41:12 by emphasizing the uncertainty of interpreting what the future holds, suggesting that interpreting dreams is not straightforward.
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?]
Contradiction with Job 12:17
This verse speaks to God leading counsellors away spoiled and making judges fools, which can contrast with the success of Joseph's counsel in dream interpretation.
Job 12:17: He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
This warns against listening to false prophets who speak visions from their own hearts, potentially contradicting the acceptance of Joseph’s interpretations in Genesis 41:12.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.