Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps, contradicting the idea that Joseph’s authority was ultimate without divine intervention.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Daniel 2:21
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings, implying that ultimate authority and the ability to empower leaders like Joseph comes from God, not Pharaoh.
Daniel 2:21: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Contradiction with Acts 12:21-23
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them... And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: suggesting that earthly authority is contingent on acknowledging God's sovereignty, unlike the unqualified authority granted by Pharaoh.
Acts 12:21-23: And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord, implying a contradiction in thinking human authority is absolute as Pharaoh claimed over Joseph.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with James 4:15
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that, indicating that all plans, including Joseph's role in Egypt, should be subject to God's will, contrary to Pharaoh’s declaration of power.
James 4:15: For that ye [ought] to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.