Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells about a dream where thin and dried-up corn appeared after healthy ones, showing a warning about hard times to come. It helps people understand the importance of preparing for the future.

Genesis 41:23: And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, [and] blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them: [withered: or, small]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Describes everything God made as very good, contradicting the negative imagery of withered ears in Genesis 41:23.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:30

Talks about God's provision to nature, implying healthy growth, contradicting the withered ears.

Matthew 6:30: Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Illustrates a tree prospering by the water, in contrast to the withered ears in Genesis 41:23.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8

Describes a tree that never fails to bear fruit, unlike the withered ears in Genesis 41:23.

Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:10

Talks about rain making the earth flourish, opposite to the withered ears of corn in Genesis 41:23.

Isaiah 55:10: For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
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