Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book, these names are the sons of Jacob, who were part of the special family chosen by God. They later became the leaders of different groups called tribes in the land of Israel.

Exodus 1:2: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,

Contradiction with Exodus 1:5

Exodus 1:2 lists only the sons of Jacob, whereas Exodus 1:5 mentions all the souls that came out of Jacob's loins, numbering seventy souls, not just his sons.

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 32:28

Exodus 1:2 uses the name Jacob, while Genesis 32:28 states that Jacob's name was changed to Israel.

Genesis 32:28: And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. [Israel: that is, A prince of God]

Contradiction with Genesis 35:18

Exodus 1:2 lists Simeon as one of the sons of Jacob; however, Genesis 35:18 records the death of Rachel, who is their mother, suggesting not all were born when she died.

Genesis 35:18: And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. [Benoni: that is, The son of my sorrow] [Benjamin: that is, The son of the right hand]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:22

Exodus 1:2 counts Jacob’s sons, yet Deuteronomy 10:22 highlights Jacob’s broader family, describing them as seventy souls who went down to Egypt.

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.

Contradiction with Genesis 30:24

Exodus 1:2 lists Joseph among Jacob's sons at the time of coming to Egypt; however, Genesis 30:24 emphasizes Joseph was already in Egypt prior to their arrival, contradicting the notion of travel with them.

Genesis 30:24: And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son. [Joseph: that is, Adding]
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