Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Abraham made a special place to pray to God on a hill between two towns. He set up his tent there and asked God for help and blessings.

Genesis 12:8: And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, [having] Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse speaks of being a light in a city on a hill, which contrasts with Genesis 12:8 where Abram builds an altar and calls upon the Lord in a solitary place.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:25

This verse speaks about high priests entering the holy places every year with blood of others, while in Genesis 12:8, Abram calls on the Lord without such rituals.

Hebrews 9:25: Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:9-10

These verses speak about people falsely trusted in lying words and still come to stand before God, which contradicts Abram's genuine worship in Genesis 12:8.

Jeremiah 7:9-10: Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

These verses describe God's hatred for feasts and offerings, contrasting with the positive act of Abram's altar building in Genesis 12:8.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus speaks of worship not tied to a specific place, contradicting the physical altar in Genesis 12:8.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.