Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Abram to leave his home and family to go to a new place that God would show him. God wanted Abram to trust Him and do something new.

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 Matthew 28:19

This verse commands the disciples to go out into all nations, which contradicts the call for Abram to leave his country.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:14

This verse speaks of seeking a continuing city, while Genesis 12:1 speaks about leaving a familiar place.

Hebrews 13:14: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

This verse emphasizes being witnesses to the ends of the earth, differing from the calling to leave one's nation.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse instructs honoring one's father and mother, contrasting with abandoning one's household.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

This passage warns of making plans without considering God's will, whereas Genesis 12:1 is a direct divine command.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

This verse emphasizes providing for one's family, while Genesis 12:1 involves leaving one's family.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:3

This speaks of dwelling in the land and being safe, contrasting with the call to leave one's homeland.

Psalm 37:3: Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. [verily: Heb. in truth, or, stableness]

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

This verse illustrates a call to a spiritual journey, indicating a focus different from the physical journey in Genesis 12:1.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
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