Contradiction with Genesis 22:17
This verse describes God's promise to Abraham mentioning "seed" as numerous as the stars, implying descendants in the plural form.
Genesis 22:17: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; [shore: Heb. lip]
Contradiction with Genesis 28:14
This verse speaks of the "seed" of Jacob being spread in multiple directions and blessing all families of the earth, suggesting a collective group.
Genesis 28:14: And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. [spread...: Heb. break forth]
Contradiction with Exodus 32:13
Recounts God promising to multiply Abraham's seed, describing a large number of people rather than a single individual.
Exodus 32:13: Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit [it] for ever.
Paradox #1
Galatians 3:16 refers to the promises made to Abraham and his "seed," interpreting "seed" as singular and referring to Christ. A potential contradiction or conflict arises in the broader biblical context where "seed" (descendants) is often understood as plural, referring to the many descendants of Abraham, which might seem inconsistent with the singular interpretation.