Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:17

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According to Luke, when God's special promise to Abraham was getting closer to happening, the people who were part of Abraham's family became very many in number while they were living in Egypt.

Acts 7:17: But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

Contradiction with Genesis 15:13

Contradicts Acts 7:17 by suggesting a time of affliction, whereas Acts 7:17 speaks about the growth and multiplication.

Genesis 15:13: And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land [that is] not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

Contradiction with Exodus 1:12

While Acts 7:17 implies a positive growth, Exodus 1:12 describes the growth amid oppression and suffering.

Exodus 1:12: But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. [But...: Heb. And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied, etc]

Contradiction with Exodus 1:8-9

Introduces a new king that contradicts the positive aspect of Acts 7:17, indicating growing hostility towards Israelites.

Exodus 1:8-9: Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:3

Indicates God's reassurance of growth in Egypt, which counters the notion of imminent affliction connected to the promise.

Genesis 46:3: And he said, I [am] God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:12

Emphasizes faith and multitude from one man, suggesting a broader fulfillment beyond specific circumstances mentioned in Acts 7:17.

Hebrews 11:12: Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, [so many] as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
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