Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob is saying that the little children and baby animals with him need to be careful not to go too fast or they might get hurt or die. So, he wants to travel slowly to keep them safe.

Genesis 33:13: And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children [are] tender, and the flocks and herds with young [are] with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.

Contradiction with Exodus 13:21

This verse describes God's guidance with a pillar of cloud and fire, suggesting divine protection and the ability to travel safely, contrasting Jacob's expressed concern in Genesis 33:13 about the vulnerability of his livestock and children during travel.

Exodus 13:21: And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises not to worry about life or sustenance, which contrasts with Jacob's expressed worry for his livestock and children's well-being in Genesis 33:13.

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 4:13

This verse expresses confidence in being able to do all things through Christ, which contradicts Jacob's concern and expressed limitations in Genesis 33:13.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, contrasting Jacob's cautious attitude in Genesis 33:13.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of gaining renewed strength and not becoming weary, contradicting Jacob's concern about his flocks and children becoming weary in Genesis 33:13.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind rather than fear, contrasting Jacob's fearful precautions in Genesis 33:13.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse proclaims confidence and lack of fear in terms of safety and protection, which contradicts the fear of harm Jacob has for his traveling family and livestock in Genesis 33:13.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse invites those who are weary to find rest, differing from Jacob's concern about his group potentially being overdriven to the point of harm in Genesis 33:13.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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