Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person speaking in this verse is saying that they don't feel good enough for all the kindness and help God has given them. They remember crossing the river with only a stick and now have become very successful and have many people with them.

Genesis 32:10: I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands. [I am not...: Heb. I am less than all]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

This verse implies God's favor to the humble, while Genesis 32:10 reflects Jacob acknowledging unworthiness yet receiving blessings.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

In Genesis 32:10, Jacob humbles himself and is blessed, whereas this verse explains that humility is rewarded with exaltation.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Genesis 32:10 shows Jacob receiving kindness despite his unworthiness, contradicting this verse which states God gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

While Genesis 32:10 shows Jacob receiving mercy despite feeling unworthy, this verse claims God rewards humility, contrasting the situation described.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Jacob acknowledges his unworthiness and is blessed in Genesis 32:10, contrasting with this verse which promises that humility leads to exaltation directly.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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