Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance, which contradicts the focus on the physical appearance of the cows in Genesis 41:18.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with James 2:1-4
These verses teach against making distinctions based on appearances, contrasting the description of the cows in Genesis 41:18.
James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:7
This verse advises against judging by outward appearance, differing from the emphasis on appearance in Genesis 41:18.
2 Corinthians 10:7: Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he [is] Christ's, even so [are] we Christ's.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
These verses stress inner beauty over outward appearance, which contradicts the importance of appearance in Genesis 41:18.
1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;