Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Genesis, God told Jacob to go back to where his family lived and promised that He would stay with him and help him. It's like when a parent tells their child to go home because everything will be okay and they will not be alone.

Genesis 31:3: And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse states that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, which contradicts Genesis 31:3 where God speaks of returning to one's homeland peaceably and with His presence.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

This verse talks about division rather than peace, which contrasts with Genesis 31:3's implication of peace and God's support in returning home.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse discusses the necessity of faith without doubting, whereas Genesis 31:3 directly involves God's command and promise of His presence without mention of human doubt.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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