Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
This verse states, "And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent." It contradicts Genesis 32:28 by suggesting God's unwavering nature, whereas Genesis 32:28 implies God changes Jacob's name based on circumstances.
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 Numbers 23:19
This verse declares, "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?" It contradicts Genesis 32:28 where God appears to transform from a spirit wrestling with Jacob to a pronouncer of blessings based on human struggle.
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 James 1:17
This verse claims, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." It contradicts Genesis 32:28 by asserting God's unchanging nature, while Genesis 32:28 showcases a change in Jacob's status before God.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Genesis 32:28 might present a theological challenge regarding the nature of God interacting with humans. This verse describes a moment where Jacob is given a new name, "Israel," after wrestling with a being that appears to have divine characteristics. Some might see a contradiction in how a human can physically wrestle and prevail against a divine being, which could raise questions about God's omnipotence and the nature of this encounter. This can lead to different interpretations about whether the being was an angel, a manifestation of God, or a symbolic representation. These varying interpretations might result in theological inconsistencies regarding God's nature and His interactions with humans.
Paradox #2
Genesis 32:28 mentions a change in Jacob's name to Israel. A potential issue could be the inconsistency with earlier verses where God's promise to Abraham is fulfilled through his descendants, suggesting that the blessing and the covenant were already established. The tension here lies in the timing and nature of this blessing, as Jacob's encounter and name change may seem like a repetition or contradiction of the earlier covenant promises. However, this can also be interpreted as a reaffirmation of the covenant.
Paradox #3
Genesis 32:28 refers to the moment when God or an angel changes Jacob's name to Israel after wrestling with him. A possible contradiction here is that this verse implies a direct, physical encounter with God or an angel, which raises theological debates about whether God can take human form. Additionally, there's an inconsistency in the timeline and authorship of how Israel, as a nation or identity, came to be, since some scholars argue that the stories were written and compiled much later, reflecting a different understanding of history.
Paradox #4
Genesis 32:28 deals with the renaming of Jacob to Israel after wrestling with God or an angel. The moral conflict here could be about the idea of struggling or contending with God. On one hand, it suggests perseverance and strength; on the other, questioning if it is right or respectful to struggle against divine will. This could be seen as contradictory to the idea of submission to God's authority.