Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this story shows Abram as a brave and caring person who rescued his nephew Lot and brought back everything and everyone safely. It reminds Christians that helping family and others in need is important.

Genesis 14:16: And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse, stating "Thou shalt not steal," contrasts with the act of taking back goods, as seen in Genesis 14:16.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse, "Blessed are the peacemakers," contradicts the notion of recovering items through conflict.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

The teaching "avenge not yourselves" conflicts with the narrative of retrieval by force in Genesis 14:16.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

The principle of "turning the other cheek" contradicts the use of force to reclaim possessions.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against retaliating, which conflicts with recovering possessions by force as described in Genesis 14:16.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Encourages focusing on heavenly treasures rather than earthly goods, in contrast to the recovery of material items.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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