Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob was traveling and came to a place where some people lived far away. Christians often see this as the start of Jacob's adventure in a new land where he will find important things and meet special people.

Genesis 29:1: Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. [went...: Heb. lift up his feet] [people: Heb. children]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

While Genesis 29:1 depicts Jacob continuing his journey seemingly by his own will, Proverbs 16:9 suggests that man's steps are ultimately directed by the Lord, contradicting the notion of self-directed travel.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse states that a man's way is not in himself, contradicting the autonomy implied in Jacob's proactive journey.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses caution against making travel plans without acknowledging the Lord's will, suggesting a contradiction to Jacob's travel without initial mention of divine consultation.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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