Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, this verse tells us about the leaders of a big family from a long time ago. It lists the sons of Reuben, who was one of the first sons of a man named Israel, and shows the families that came from them.

Exodus 6:14: These [be] the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these [be] the families of Reuben.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:9

Lists the sons of Reuben and differs slightly in names from Exodus 6:14.

Genesis 46:9: And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.

Contradiction with Numbers 26:5-7

Contains a genealogical list that may vary in names or spellings from those in Exodus 6:14.

Numbers 26:5-7: Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, [of whom cometh] the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 5:1-3

Provides another genealogical account of Reuben's lineage that could potentially differ from Exodus 6:14.

1 Chronicles 5:1-3: Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he [was] the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

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