Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 13:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 13:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 13:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Abram to look in every direction to see all the land that would belong to him and his family after Lot had left. God wanted Abram to know that he would have a big, special home for his family.

Genesis 13:14: And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts by stating that no man can see God's face and live, while in Genesis 13:14, the Lord directly speaks to Abram, implying a form of direct communication.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, contradicting the implication in Genesis 13:14 that Abram could perceive God's presence or hear His voice.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6-8

Suggests that God speaks to prophets through visions and dreams, unlike the direct speech to Abram in Genesis 13:14.

Numbers 12:6-8: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with John 6:46

Reinforces that no one has seen the Father, creating tension with the direct divine communication seen in Genesis 13:14.

John 6:46: Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, suggesting a disconnect with the physical land emphasis in Genesis 13:14.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
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