Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob helped his family and all his things cross a stream safely. He wanted them to be safe on the other side.

Genesis 32:23: And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had. [sent them: Heb. caused to pass]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

This verse mentions God parting the Red Sea for the Israelites, contradicting Genesis 32:23 where Jacob is crossing a river by more natural means.

Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

Contradiction with Joshua 3:15-16

The Jordan River is stopped for the Israelites while they crossed on dry ground, contrasting with Genesis 32:23 where Jacob crosses the river in a conventional way.

Joshua 3:15-16: And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)

Contradiction with John 2:9

Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding contradicts Genesis 32:23 as it showcases a supernatural manipulation of water unlike Jacob's crossing.

John 2:9: When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
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