Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Lot, who was Abram's nephew and living in a place called Sodom, was captured by some people who took all his things and left. Abram later tries to help Lot because they are family.

Genesis 14:12: And they took Lot, Abram's brother's son, who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:12

Explains that Lot chose to dwell in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom, which may seem contradictory to being forcibly taken.

Genesis 13:12: Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched [his] tent toward Sodom.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:7-8

Describes Lot as a righteous man who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless, yet in Genesis 14:12 he is living in Sodom, an area known for its wickedness.

2 Peter 2:7-8: And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

Contradiction with Genesis 19:1

Mentions Lot sitting in the gate of Sodom, indicating a position of prominence or acceptance in Sodom, unlike the context of being taken captive.

Genesis 19:1: And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing [them] rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;

Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-33

Shows God promising to spare Sodom if righteous people are found, contrasting with the fact that Lot, considered righteous, was residing there and captured.

Genesis 18:23-33: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

Contradiction with Genesis 12:5

States that Abrams took Lot with him to the land of Canaan; this implies that Lot’s involvement in Sodom was unexpected or against the earlier journey’s purpose.

Genesis 12:5: And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
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