Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 35:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 35:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 35:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob made a special place to remember that God helped him and kept him safe when he was running away from his brother. He called this place Elbethel, which means "The God of Bethel," to honor the time God showed up there for him.

Genesis 35:7: And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother. [Elbethel: that is, The God of Bethel]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

Genesis 35:7 refers to God appearing to Jacob, suggesting multiple manifestations, whereas 1 Timothy 2:5 emphasizes there is one mediator between God and humans, implying no direct divine appearances.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with John 1:18

Genesis 35:7 implies a direct encounter with God, while John 1:18 states that no one has seen God at any time.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Genesis 35:7 describes God appearing to Jacob; however, Exodus 33:20 claims no one can see God and live.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
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