Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob was very scared because he was about to meet his brother Esau, who might still be angry at him. To be safe, he split his group and animals into two parts, thinking if one gets attacked, the other might still be okay.

Genesis 32:7: Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that [was] with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse encourages not to be anxious about life, contrasting with Jacob's fear and distress in Genesis 32:7.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse advises against being anxious, contradicting Jacob's reaction of fear and distress.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures not to fear as God is with you, contrasting with Jacob's fear and distress.

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.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states God has not given a spirit of fear, opposing Jacob's fear in Genesis 32:7.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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