Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, this part of the story is about a dream that shows seven healthy and good ears of corn growing on one stalk. It means that something good and plentiful is going to happen soon.

Genesis 41:22: And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:

Contradiction with Haggai 1:6

It contradicts the abundance in Genesis 41:22 by describing a situation of scarcity where people have sown much but bring in little.

Haggai 1:6: Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes. [with holes: Heb. pierced through]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Contradicts the principle of foresight and planning seen in the dream by suggesting not to worry about tomorrow, focusing on living a day at a time instead.

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.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:6

This verse suggests uncertainty in the outcomes of efforts, contrasting the assured abundance seen in Pharaoh's dream.

Ecclesiastes 11:6: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good. [shall prosper: Heb. shall be right]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

It highlights the uncertainty of future plans, contrasting with the predictable outcome of the dream Pharaoh had about plenty.

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:
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.