Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 13:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 13:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 13:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Lot decided to pick the land that looked the best to him, which was near the Jordan River, and then he moved away from Abram. This means Lot and Abram, who were family, went to different places to live.

Genesis 13:11: Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Genesis 13:11 shows separation due to strife, whereas Matthew 5:9 promotes making peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Genesis 13:11 depicts division, while 1 Corinthians 1:10 calls for unity without divisions.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Genesis 13:11 shows conflict resolution by separating, but Romans 12:18 emphasizes living peaceably and resolving conflicts without division.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Psalm 133:1

Genesis 13:11 involves separation for harmony, whereas Psalm 133:1 promotes dwelling together in unity.

Psalm 133:1: [A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity! [together...: Heb. even together]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3-4

Genesis 13:11 implies choosing personal benefit over others, while Philippians 2:3-4 encourages valuing others above oneself and seeking the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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