Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book, God helped Joseph understand that saving extra food during the good years would help everyone have enough to eat during the bad years in Egypt. This way, nobody would go hungry when there wasn't enough food growing.

Genesis 41:36: And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. [perish...: Heb. be not cut off]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises not to boast about tomorrow, highlighting uncertainty, which contrasts with Genesis 41:36’s planning for future famine.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Suggests not to worry about tomorrow, differing from Genesis 41:36’s preparation for future adversity.

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 James 4:13-14

Warns against assuming certainty about future plans, contradicting the foresight approach in Genesis 41:36.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

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