Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us about the families of Israel who traveled to Egypt with Jacob. It's like saying a big family with lots of people moved to a new place together.

Exodus 1:1: Now these [are] the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:1-2

This verse lists the sons of Israel, similarly to Exodus 1:1, but the order and inclusion of the sons' names could present discrepancies in accounts regarding their descendants and roles.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2: These [are] the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, [Israel: or, Jacob]

Contradiction with Genesis 35:22-26

This verse provides a list of the sons of Jacob, also named Israel, which may differ in context or detail compared to the list mentioned in Exodus 1:1 regarding how they came to Egypt.

Genesis 35:22-26: And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard [it]. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:22

The verse mentions the number of people who went down into Egypt, which might contradict interpretations of Exodus 1:1 concerning their status or the exact count at the time.

Deuteronomy 10:22: Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.
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