Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us the names of Levi's sons, who are Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, and it also says that Levi lived for 137 years. This helps us know who Levi's family was and how they are important in the Bible.

Exodus 6:16: And these [are] the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi [were] an hundred thirty and seven years.

Contradiction with Genesis 46:11

It lists Kohath as one of the sons who went to Egypt with Jacob, suggesting fewer generations between Levi and Moses, which contradicts the timeline in Exodus 6:16.

Genesis 46:11: And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]

Contradiction with Numbers 26:58-59

It provides different genealogical details regarding the descendants of Levi compared to Exodus 6:16.

Numbers 26:58-59: These [are] the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:1-3

This genealogy differs in parts from the account in Exodus 6:16 regarding the descendants of Levi.

1 Chronicles 6:1-3: The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]

Paradox #1

Exodus 6:16 lists the sons of Levi, which can sometimes lead to confusion or debate regarding the genealogies and timelines in the Bible. There might be discrepancies when compared to other genealogical records within the Bible, creating challenges in aligning these different accounts. These inconsistencies can be seen in variations in the names, order, or number of generations.

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