Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob was worried because his brother Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. Jacob thought Esau might still be angry with him from before, so he was scared about what would happen.

Genesis 32:6: And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

Contradiction with Genesis 33:4

This verse shows Esau embracing Jacob, contradicting the anticipation of hostility.

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 Proverbs 16:7

Indicates that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them, which contrasts with Jacob's fear of Esau.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving enemies, clashing with Jacob's presumed fear and preparation for possible conflict.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all, conflicting with the anticipation of aggression or confrontation.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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