Contradiction with Genesis 12:1
God tells Abram to leave his country and kindred, suggesting that Abram's journey was not initiated by Terah as suggested in Genesis 11:31.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with Acts 7:3
This verse states that God told Abram to leave his country before he dwelt in Haran, contradicting the notion that Terah's leading was the primary reason for the journey to Haran in Genesis 11:31.
Acts 7:3: And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 9:7
This verse indicates that God chose Abram and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldees himself, which suggests divine rather than paternal leadership contrasted with Genesis 11:31.
Nehemiah 9:7: Thou [art] the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;
Paradox #1
The potential historical inconsistency in Genesis 11:31 lies in the timeline and details given about the journey from Ur to Haran. Some historical and archaeological findings suggest that the movement described may not align perfectly with what is known about Mesopotamian settlement patterns during that era. Additionally, there is some debate about the identification of "Ur" mentioned in the verse and whether it corresponds to the Ur in Southern Mesopotamia or another location. These uncertainties can create challenges when trying to harmonize the biblical account with historical records.