Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse means that Pharaoh should find a smart and careful person to help take care of Egypt. It's like choosing a good leader who can make wise decisions to keep everyone safe and happy.

Genesis 41:33: Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Genesis 41:33 emphasizes choosing a wise man for leadership, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding or human wisdom.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Genesis 41:33 suggests relying on a discreet and wise man, while Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in humans and turning away from the Lord.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Genesis 41:33 implies planning for the future by appointing a wise leader, but Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow and focus on today.

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 1 Corinthians 3:19

Genesis 41:33 promotes human wisdom for leadership, but 1 Corinthians 3:19 claims the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

Genesis 41:33 advocates for human wisdom in ruling, whereas Proverbs 21:30 asserts there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
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