Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book of Genesis, this verse is about someone wanting to travel together with a promise to lead the way safely. It shows a message of friendship and cooperation.

Genesis 33:12: And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 27:41

Esau plans to kill Jacob, contradicting the peaceful suggestion in Genesis 33:12.

Genesis 27:41: And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

Contradiction with Genesis 32:6

Esau approaches Jacob with 400 men, implying potential conflict rather than peaceful travel.

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

Esau embraces Jacob, contradicting the need for Esau to lead if their relationship is reconciled.

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 34:1-2

The incident with Dinah shows potential danger and contradiction to a peaceful journey.

Genesis 34:1-2: And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.

Contradiction with Genesis 27:36

Esau expresses resentment towards Jacob, contrasting with the cooperative tone in Genesis 33:12.

Genesis 27:36: And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? [Jacob: that is, A supplanter]

Contradiction with Genesis 31:29

Laban claims power to harm Jacob, contradicting the notion of a safe and peaceful path led by Esau.

Genesis 31:29: It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

Contradiction with Genesis 32:28

Jacob is named Israel, blessed, contrasting with dependence on Esau's guidance in Genesis 33:12.

Genesis 32:28: And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. [Israel: that is, A prince of God]

Contradiction with Genesis 30:43

Jacob is wealthy and prosperous, contradicting needing Esau for protection or direction.

Genesis 30:43: And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
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