Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote Genesis, Pharaoh needed Joseph's help, so he told his people to quickly get Joseph out of the dark prison. Joseph then got cleaned up and put on nice clothes before meeting the Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:14: Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved [himself], and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. [brought...: Heb. made him run]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:24

This verse implies that man's steps are directed by the Lord, while Genesis 41:14 describes Pharaoh sending for Joseph, suggesting human initiative.

Proverbs 20:24: Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses discuss the uncertainty of life, contradicting the decisive action in Genesis 41:14 where Joseph is brought hastily and predictably.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight God's thoughts and ways being higher than man's, whereas Genesis 41:14 involves Joseph acting on Pharaoh's request, representing human plans and actions.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about the future, conflicting with the urgency and foresight shown by Pharaoh in summoning Joseph immediately.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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