Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 12:12

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

According to the author of Genesis, Abram was worried that the Egyptians would think his wife was so beautiful that they would want to take her and might hurt him to do so. So, he was concerned for his safety and thought they would let her live but harm him.

Genesis 12:12: Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This [is] his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Genesis 12:12 speaks of fear and deceit for survival, whereas this verse implies trusting in the Lord for deliverance rather than relying on deception.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Genesis 12:12 shows fear of man over God, while this verse advises fearing God rather than those who can harm the body.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Contradicts Genesis 12:12's fear-driven deceit, emphasizing that perfect love casts out fear.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Opposes the spirit of fear seen in Genesis 12:12, asserting that God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Psalm 56:3-4

Contradicts the fear seen in Genesis 12:12 by expressing trust in God to overcome fear.

Psalm 56:3-4: What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
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