Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:15

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According to Luke, Jacob moved to Egypt with his family, and they all passed away there. This trip to Egypt was part of God's big plan for Jacob's family.

Acts 7:15: So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

Contradiction with Genesis 46:4

Acts 7:15 states Jacob died in Egypt, while Genesis 46:4 indicates God promised he would see his descendants before dying.

Genesis 46:4: I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up [again]: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:5

Acts 7:15 mentions Joseph and his family in Egypt, but Exodus 1:5 speaks about the total number of Jacob's family who went to Egypt, which differs from Stephen's account.

Exodus 1:5: And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt [already]. [loins: Heb. thigh]

Contradiction with Genesis 49:33

Acts 7:15 states Jacob died in Egypt, while Genesis 49:33 describes his death after giving blessings to his sons in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 49:33: And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people.

Contradiction with Exodus 13:19

Acts 7:15 suggests both Jacob and Joseph died in Egypt, but Exodus 13:19 highlights Joseph's bones being carried during the Exodus, focusing only on Joseph.

Exodus 13:19: And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.
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