Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Genesis, this part of the story shows that Pharaoh had a dream where he saw skinny, sick cows coming out of the river to stand next to the healthy cows. It was a mysterious dream that needed someone wise, like Joseph, to explain what it meant.

Genesis 41:3: And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the [other] kine upon the brink of the river.

Contradiction with Genesis 41:39

This verse does not use the imagery of cows used in Genesis 41:3, focusing instead on the interpretation of dreams and God's insight given to Joseph, which contradicts the idea of not understanding the symbolism.

Genesis 41:39: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, [there is] none so discreet and wise as thou [art]:

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:5

It describes abundance and plenty, contrasting with the famine implied by the lean cows in Genesis 41:3.

Leviticus 26:5: And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:12

This verse speaks of abundance for those who have, whereas Genesis 41:3 symbolically introduces scarcity through the lean cows.

Matthew 13:12: For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse emphasizes that the Lord provides, contrasting with the impending shortage symbolized by the lean cows in Genesis 41:3.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with John 10:10

This speaks of life in abundance, which contradicts the lack and famine symbolized by the ill-favored cows in Genesis 41:3.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
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