Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse contradicts the idea of building an altar to only one God, as it emphasizes having no other gods, whereas Genesis 35:1 implies worship at a single altar or location without specifying exclusivity.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with John 4:21
In Genesis 35:1, God instructs Jacob to go to Bethel and dwell there to make an altar, while John 4:21 suggests that worship will not be confined to a specific location like Bethel or Jerusalem, implying worship is not location-bound.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-35
Genesis 35:1 involves Jacob making a vow to God in a sacred place, whereas Matthew 5:34-35 advises against swearing vows altogether, suggesting a disparity in instructions regarding vows and sacred spaces.
Matthew 5:34-35: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
Genesis 35:1 suggests building an altar in Bethel as a dwelling place for worship, while Acts 7:48 states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with human hands, challenging the notion of creating a physical structure for divine worship.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
The instruction in Genesis 35:1 to build a physical altar is contrasted with Hebrews 9:11, where Christ is described as a High Priest of good things to come, entering a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, indicating a shift from physical to spiritual worship.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;