Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse says there will be so little food that people won't remember the good times when there was plenty to eat, because the bad times will be very hard. It teaches about being prepared and trusting God even when things are tough.

Genesis 41:31: And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it [shall be] very grievous. [grievous: Heb. heavy]

Contradiction with Genesis 8:21

God's promise after the flood suggests there won't be a destructive famine or calamity again, which contradicts the severe famine described in Genesis 41.

Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Jesus advises not to worry about food, implying God's provision, seemingly contradicting the years of severe famine in Genesis 41.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Psalm 37:19

This Psalm suggests God's people will not be ashamed in evil times or in famine, they shall be satisfied, which contrasts with the desperate famine in Genesis 41.

Psalm 37:19: They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:18-19

These verses indicate God's protection from famine, which opposes the harsh famine scenario in Genesis 41.

Psalm 33:18-19: Behold, the eye of the LORD [is] upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:13

Speaks of God's servants eating while others are hungry, which contradicts the widespread famine affecting everyone as seen in Genesis 41.

Isaiah 65:13: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
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