Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse declares that God cannot lie or change His mind, which might be seen as a contrast to the fear Jacob seems to express about God's promise, questioning God's faithfulness.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Exodus 23:29-30
These verses suggest the promise of gradual conquest, differing from the immediate and vast multiplication promised to Jacob in Genesis 32:12.
Exodus 23:29-30: I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply against thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:7
This emphasizes that the Israelites were chosen not for their numbers, in contrast to the vast multiplication emphasized in the promise to Jacob.
Deuteronomy 7:7: The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye [were] the fewest of all people:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
This verse highlights God's immutability, contrasting Jacob's concern or doubt about the assured promise from God.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:14
It mentions that few will find the path to life, contrasting the promise of numerous descendants as mentioned in Genesis 32:12.
Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17
It states that nations are as nothing to God, contrasting the significance of Jacob's descendants being like the sand of the sea.
Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Genesis 32:12 might arise from the question of trust in divine promises versus human action. In this context, one could see a conflict between relying on God's promise for protection and the fear motivating personal efforts or strategies to ensure safety. This might highlight a struggle between faith and self-reliance.