Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abram wanted to keep peace with Lot and didn't want them to fight because they were like family. He thought it was important to get along and be kind to each other.

Genesis 13:8: And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we [be] brethren. [brethren: Heb. men brethren]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He came not to send peace, but a sword, contrasting with the call for peace in Genesis 13:8.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus says He brings division instead of peace, opposing the peaceful separation of Abram and Lot in Genesis 13:8.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse talks about wars and fightings coming from within, which contradicts the effort to avoid conflict in Genesis 13:8.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

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