Genesis 41:28 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this verse means that God is telling Pharaoh what will happen in the future. It's like when someone gives you a heads-up so you can be ready for what's coming.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:11

Asserts that no man can find out the work that God does from the beginning to the end, which contradicts the certainty of revelation in Genesis 41:28.

Ecclesiastes 3:11: He hath made every [thing] beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Contradiction with James 4:14

Speaks to the unpredictability of life and human limitation in foreseeing the future, contrasting with the clarity given in Genesis 41:28.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12

Focuses on the partial understanding humans have in this life, which is contrary to the explicit divine revelation to Pharaoh in Genesis 41:28.

1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Highlights that many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, implying human uncertainty compared to the certain prophecy in Genesis 41:28.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Emphasizes the difference between God's thoughts and ways compared to humans, suggesting potential obscurity contrasted with the clear revelation in Genesis 41:28.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Reflects the idea that a man's way is not in himself and it's not in man to direct his steps, pointing to human dependency on divine guidance, differing from the direct revelation in Genesis 41:28.