Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was guiding Jacob safely on his journey as he arrived with his family at a place called Shechem in the land of Canaan. This verse shows how Jacob trusted God to lead him to a new home.

Genesis 33:18: And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which [is] in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city. [Shechem: Gr. Sychem]

Contradiction with Genesis 13:12

This verse details Lot dwelling in the cities of the plain, particularly Sodom, which contrasts Jacob’s peaceful arrival in Shalem.

Genesis 13:12: Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched [his] tent toward Sodom.

Contradiction with Acts 7:4

This verse mentions Abraham leaving Haran only after his father died, contrasting Jacob's independent journey without mention of family constraints.

Acts 7:4: Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

Contradiction with Exodus 17:8

The Israelites face conflict with Amalek upon reaching Rephidim, opposed to the peaceful arrival depicted in Shalem.

Exodus 17:8: Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

Contradiction with Numbers 20:20-21

The Edomites refuse passage to Israel, contrasting the welcomed setting Jacob encounters in Shalem.

Numbers 20:20-21: And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.

Contradiction with Psalm 120:7

The speaker is for peace, but when he speaks, they are for war, contrasting Jacob's peaceful experience arriving at Shalem.

Psalm 120:7: I [am for] peace: but when I speak, they [are] for war. [for peace: or, a man of peace]
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