Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 46:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 46:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 46:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us about Jacob and his family moving to Egypt. It starts by mentioning Jacob's oldest son, Reuben.

Genesis 46:8: And these [are] the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.

Contradiction with Judges 1:19

This verse suggests limitations in God's power, contradicting Genesis 46:8 which implies God's unlimited guidance and support for Jacob.

Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]

Contradiction with Exodus 3:2-4

Here, a burning bush is not consumed, showcasing miraculous power in a seemingly contradictory manner to the mundane journey of Genesis 46:8.

Exodus 3:2-4: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush [was] not consumed.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse declares that God does not lie or repent, which contrasts with Genesis 46:8 by implying consistency and unchangeability rather than the unfolding of plans.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

This verse states that God does not slumber, implying God's constant vigilance, which conflicts with the notion of needing a highlighted record in Genesis 46:8 as if God requires reminders.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
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