Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11
This verse emphasizes that wealth gained hastily diminishes, whereas Genesis 14:23 shows Abram refusing wealth to maintain integrity, contrasting with the idea that wealth or possession should be earned rather than hastily acquired.
Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
In Genesis 14:23, Abram refuses wealth to avoid others saying they made him rich, whereas Luke warns against covetousness, implying that one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
Contradicts Abram's refusal of earthly wealth, suggesting that true treasure should be stored in heaven, whereas Abram seems to avoid earthly reward too.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse suggests the love of money is a root of all evil, which resonates with Abram’s decision, creating a paradox rather than direct contradiction about wealth's proper role.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
While Genesis shows Abram rejecting wealth from Sodom, Ecclesiastes highlights the vanity of loving silver and riches, underlining a deeper view on wealth.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.