Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Terah was a very old man, 70 years old, when he became the father of three sons named Abram, Nahor, and Haran. This verse tells us where Abraham's story begins, showing us his family.

Genesis 11:26: And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 1:26

1 Chronicles 1:26 mentions Serug, Nahor, and Terah in the genealogy but doesn't specifically detail the ages or relationships conflicting with Genesis 11:26, emphasizing different lineage aspects.

1 Chronicles 1:26: Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Paradox #1

The contradiction involves the ages of the patriarchs and the timeline of events. According to different parts of Genesis, there are inconsistencies in calculating the ages and overlapping lifespans of biblical figures, which can lead to confusion about the sequence of events and timelines.

Paradox #2

Genesis 11:26 states that Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. A potential numerical inconsistency arises when considering the ages and timelines of Abram (later Abraham) in relation to Terah's age at death and Abram's departure from Haran. Different passages suggest overlapping timelines that can be difficult to reconcile, leading to debates about the chronological order of events.

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