Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the land where the battle happened was tricky and sticky, like a swamp, so when the kings were running away, they got stuck and couldn't escape. The others who weren't trapped ran to the mountains to be safe.

Genesis 14:10: And the vale of Siddim [was full of] slimepits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that remained fled to the mountain.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord and not leaning on one's understanding, which contrasts with the reliance on external fortifications seen in Genesis 14:10.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

This verse, which talks about losing one's life to save it, contradicts the notion of escape and survival in Genesis 14:10.

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Paradox #1

Some scholars point out a potential issue with historical geography. Genesis 14:10 mentions "tar pits," and some argue that extensive tar pits might not have existed in the area during the time period described in other parts of Genesis. This could suggest a discrepancy between the historical setting and the biblical account.

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