Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 46:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 46:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 46:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Zilpah was a helper given to Leah by her dad, Laban, and she had many children with Jacob, making a big family with sixteen people. This shows how Jacob's family grew and became an important part of the story.

Genesis 46:18: These [are] the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, [even] sixteen souls.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:16

Lists Zeruiah and Abigail as sisters, not descendants, which differs from Genesis 46:18's account.

1 Chronicles 2:16: Whose sisters [were] Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:2-3

Specifies a lineage that diverges in terms of named descendants from Genesis 46:18.

Matthew 1:2-3: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Contradiction with Exodus 6:14-16

Provides a genealogy that conflicts with some names and relationships mentioned in Genesis 46:18.

Exodus 6:14-16: These [be] the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these [be] the families of Reuben.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:19-20

Offers a different order and role of descendants than what is described in Genesis 46:18.

Numbers 3:19-20: And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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