Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse prioritizes love for Christ over familial ties, while Genesis 12:4 illustrates Abram following God's command with his family.
Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Contradiction with Luke 9:59-60
Contrasts with the immediate obedience of Abram by highlighting a hesitation to follow without delay.
Luke 9:59-60: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes justification by works, which may seem contradicting when considering Abram's faith-driven departure.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:29
Encourages a life unbound by earthly attachments, whereas Genesis 12:4 shows Abram taking his family along.
1 Corinthians 7:29: But this I say, brethren, the time [is] short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
Contradiction with Numbers 14:4
Israelites express desire to return to Egypt; contrasting Abram’s compliance to leave his familiar land without question.
Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:2-3
Jonah initially flees from God's instruction, unlike Abram’s obedient departure after God's command.
Jonah 1:2-3: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 4:13
Moses' hesitance and request for God's reassurance contradicts Abram's unhesitant journey.
Exodus 4:13: And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. [wilt: or, shouldest]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:20
Elisha requests to bid farewell to his family before following Elijah, unlike Abram who departed immediately.
1 Kings 19:20: And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and [then] I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee? [Go...: Heb. Go return]