Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 35:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 35:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 35:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that Jacob went to visit his father Isaac in a place called Hebron. It's a special place because Jacob's grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac lived there before.

Genesis 35:27: And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which [is] Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:30

This verse describes Josiah being brought to Jerusalem to be buried after dying at Megiddo, where he encountered Pharaoh Necho, contrasting with Genesis 35:27 which focuses on Isaac's life and location in Hebron.

2 Kings 23:30: And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.

Contradiction with John 11:54

Mentions Jesus avoiding Judea and dwelling in a city called Ephraim near the wilderness, contrasting with Isaac's peaceful dwelling in Hebron as noted in Genesis 35:27.

John 11:54: Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Contradiction with Acts 7:4

States Abraham settled in Haran after leaving Ur, differing from Genesis 35:27 which discusses Isaac in Hebron, showing a focus on different locales and patriarchs.

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 Genesis 11:31

Describes Terah taking Abram to Haran, contrasting with Genesis 35:27's focus on Isaac's residence in Hebron, highlighting different places and events.

Genesis 11:31: And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
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