Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 28:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 28:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 28:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this means that Jacob had a special dream where he saw a ladder connecting Earth to Heaven, and God's angels were going up and down on it. This dream showed Jacob that God is always there to help and watch over him.

Genesis 28:12: And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Genesis 28:12 depicts an open connection between heaven and earth seen in a dream, while John 1:18 states that no man has seen God, highlighting separation.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Genesis 28:12 shows a direct heavenly access, whereas Isaiah 59:2 speaks about sins separating people from God.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Psalm 115:16

Genesis 28:12 suggests divine interaction with earth, while Psalm 115:16 emphasizes heavens belonging to God and the earth given to humans.

Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:9

Genesis 28:12 presents a miraculous vision, but 1 Corinthians 2:9 suggests that human perception cannot comprehend God's plans and heaven.

1 Corinthians 2:9: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:4

Genesis 28:12 describes a heavenly ladder, while Proverbs 30:4 questions human understanding of heavenly matters, implying mystery rather than revealed access.

Proverbs 30:4: Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

Genesis 28:12 suggests an earthly connection to the divine, while Hebrews 9:11 describes Christ entering a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not of this creation.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Genesis 28:12 illustrates a dream with divine insight, while Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises restraint in approaching God, emphasizing reverence and caution.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
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