Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that some powerful kings came to Sodom and Gomorrah, took away everything the people owned, and left with all their food and treasures. This story shows how bad and sad things were for the people living there.

Genesis 14:11: And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal" contradicts Genesis 14:11 as it condemns the act of taking someone else's possession.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Leviticus 6:2

Speaks against deceitful taking of others’ goods, opposing the action of seizing property described in Genesis 14:11.

Leviticus 6:2: If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; [in fellowship: or, in dealing] [fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:23

Emphasizes honesty and fairness in transactions, contradicting the plundering in Genesis 14:11.

Proverbs 20:23: Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good. [a false...: Heb. balance of deceit]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:10

States that thieves shall not inherit the kingdom of God, clashing with the plundering reported in Genesis 14:11.

1 Corinthians 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:13

Condemns gaining through unjust means, which contrasts with the spoil-taking in Genesis 14:11.

Jeremiah 22:13: Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; [that] useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;
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