Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 41:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 41:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 41:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, Pharaoh had a dream where skinny ears of grain ate the fat ears of grain. This dream made him very worried and confused when he woke up.

Genesis 41:7: And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, [it was] a dream.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts by advising trust in the Lord, whereas Genesis 41:7 implies reliance on human interpretation of dreams.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:7

Highlights the futility of many dreams, contradicting the meaningful dreams in Genesis 41:7.

Ecclesiastes 5:7: For in the multitude of dreams and many words [there are] also [divers] vanities: but fear thou God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:19

Advises against consulting mediums or necromancers, conflicting with Pharaoh seeking interpretation of dreams.

Isaiah 8:19: And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:32

Speaks against false prophets and dreams, contradicting the reliance on dream interpretation in Genesis 41:7.

Jeremiah 23:32: Behold, I [am] against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Zechariah 10:2

Describes dreams as false, contrasting with the meaningful dreams in Genesis 41:7.

Zechariah 10:2: For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because [there was] no shepherd. [idols: Heb. teraphims] [were...: or, answered that, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:20

Involves an angel explaining a dream directly, differing from Genesis 41:7 where human interpretation is sought.

Matthew 1:20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. [conceived: Gr. begotten]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18

Warns against being disqualified by visions, which clashes with the importance placed on Pharaoh’s dreams.

Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]
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