Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Pharaoh told Joseph that because God had shown him many hidden things, Joseph was the wisest and smartest of all people. Pharaoh thought Joseph was special because he understood dreams that others couldn't.

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 Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not to rely on your own understanding, whereas Genesis 41:39 highlights Pharaoh trusting in Joseph's wisdom.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse says not to boast in one's wisdom, which contradicts Pharaoh exalting Joseph for his wisdom in Genesis 41:39.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, contrasting with Pharaoh attributing wisdom merely to Joseph in Genesis 41:39.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20

This verse questions the value of worldly wisdom and suggests it is futile, contradicting the value placed on Joseph's wisdom in Genesis 41:39.

1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse instructs believers to seek wisdom from God, contrasting with the earthly wisdom Pharaoh sees in Joseph in Genesis 41:39.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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