Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob was on a journey with his family and crossed a river together at night. This shows how he took care of his family, making sure everyone traveled safely.

Genesis 32:22: And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.

Contradiction with Genesis 33:4

Esau welcomes Jacob warmly, contradicting the expectation of hostility which led Jacob to separate his camp in Genesis 32.

Genesis 33:4: And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

Contradiction with Genesis 28:15

God promises to watch over Jacob wherever he goes, but Jacob seems to act out of fear and protection in crossing alone.

Genesis 28:15: And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

Contradiction with Genesis 31:3

God encourages Jacob to return and promises to be with him, yet Jacob appears to act out of fear rather than confidence.

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 Exodus 14:14

The Lord shall fight for you, contradicting Jacob’s apparent need to defend himself alone at Jabbok.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God tells Jacob to fear not, but in Genesis 32:22, Jacob acts with fear by dividing his possessions and crossing alone.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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