Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abram is telling the king of Sodom that he has promised God, who owns everything in the world, to be fair and honest. Abram wants to show that he trusts God more than anyone else.

Genesis 14:22: And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." - This affirms exclusive devotion to God which alligns with Genesis 14:22 acknowledging God as sovereign.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

"Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name." - Supports Genesis 14:22 in swearing by the name of God, showing reverence.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34

"But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:" - Contradicts Genesis 14:22 as Jesus advises against swearing altogether.

Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with James 5:12

"But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation." - This contradicts Genesis 14:22 by advising Christians not to swear oaths.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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