Contradiction with Genesis 31:3
God tells Jacob to return to the land of his fathers and his relatives, while Genesis 46:7 describes Jacob and his family moving to Egypt instead.
Genesis 31:3: And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16
This verse advises against returning to Egypt, while Genesis 46:7 describes a move to Egypt.
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 Exodus 14:13
The Israelites are instructed not to return to Egypt, yet Genesis 46:7 marks the initial descent of Jacob's family into Egypt.
Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3-4
Describes the Israelites' desire to return to Egypt as a negative choice, contrasting with Jacob's family's relocation detailed in Genesis 46:7.
Numbers 14:3-4: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Hosea 11:5
Indicates returning to Egypt is a punishment or negative outcome, while in Genesis 46:7, Jacob's move to Egypt is seen as divinely sanctioned.
Hosea 11:5: He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.