Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 35:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 35:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 35:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book of Genesis, the story shows how a special promise from God was happening. Even when things were tough, the midwife told the mom not to worry because another baby boy would be born just like God had said.

Genesis 35:17: And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.

Contradiction with Genesis 30:1

Rachel's desperation and envy over her barrenness contrast with the successful birth mentioned in Genesis 35:17.

Genesis 30:1: And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:23

God’s prophecy that two nations will arise from Rebekah's womb contradicts the implication in Genesis 35:17 that a single childbirth can fulfill divine plans.

Genesis 25:23: And the LORD said unto her, Two nations [are] in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and [the one] people shall be stronger than [the other] people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:26

Promise of no miscarriages and fulfilling the number of days seems in contradiction with Rachel experiencing hard labor.

Exodus 23:26: There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:16

The curse of increased pain in childbirth contrasts with the subsequent relief and success of Rachel’s delivery in Genesis 35:17.

Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

God states nothing is too hard, whereas Genesis 35:17 involves hard labor, suggesting initially tough circumstances.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
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