Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:55

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:55 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:55. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, during a time when people in Egypt were very hungry, they went to Pharaoh for help. Pharaoh told them to listen to Joseph and do what he says to get food.

Genesis 41:55: And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Genesis 41:55 depicts people seeking sustenance from Joseph alone, while James 1:5 encourages seeking wisdom directly from God.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Genesis 41:55 shows trust in Joseph’s provision, whereas Psalm 146:3 advises not to put trust in princes or mortal men.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Genesis 41:55 relies on Joseph for provision, but Philippians 4:19 promises that God will supply all needs.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Genesis 41:55 implies reliance on Egypt's leadership, while Isaiah 31:1 warns against relying on Egypt and human strength instead of God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Genesis 41:55 portrays reliance on Joseph, contradicting Jeremiah 17:5 which warns against trusting in man instead of God.

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 Isaiah 2:22

Genesis 41:55 entails dependance on a human leader, contrasting with Isaiah 2:22’s warning to stop regarding humans as the ultimate source.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
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