Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 46:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 46:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 46:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling Jacob not to be afraid to go to Egypt because God will take care of him and make his family into a big, strong nation there. This shows that God has a special plan for Jacob and his family.

Genesis 46:3: And he said, I [am] God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:

Contradiction with Exodus 3:12

This verse suggests God's presence will be confirmed by serving Him on a different mountain, whereas Genesis 46:3 reassures Jacob about going to Egypt.

Exodus 3:12: And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this [shall be] a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against trusting in Egypt for help, yet Genesis 46:3 encourages Jacob to go there.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16

Advises against returning to Egypt, contradicting God's instruction in Genesis 46:3 to not fear going there.

Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:19

Explicitly tells the people of Israel not to go to Egypt, opposing the reassurance given to Jacob in Genesis 46:3.

Jeremiah 42:19: The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day. [admonished...: Heb. testified against you]
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