Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Genesis, a long time ago, there were four kings named Amraphel, Arioch, Chedorlaomer, and Tidal who were important rulers. They lived in places with big names that sound like magical lands.

Genesis 14:1: And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not lie or change His mind, contrasting with the notion of shifting alliances and human interpretations of divine will seen in Genesis 14:1.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse indicates that God is not the author of confusion, which may contradict the turmoil and seemingly chaotic state of war and alliance in Genesis 14:1.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse outlines that God's thoughts and ways are higher than those of humans, potentially contradicting the human political motivations and conflict exemplified in Genesis 14:1.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse suggests that wars come from human desires, which could be seen as contradicting a divine or God-permitted explanation for the conflicts mentioned in Genesis 14:1.

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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