Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, in this verse, it's about sharing what the young men and his friends, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre, have earned. They each get to keep their fair share of what they took during their adventure.

Genesis 14:24: Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.

Contradiction with Genesis 14:22

This verse highlights Abram's vow to the Lord, contrasting with the acceptance of goods in Genesis 14:24.

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 Genesis 14:23

This verse states Abram's refusal to take anything from the king of Sodom, which conflicts with the distribution of spoils mentioned in Genesis 14:24.

Genesis 14:23: That I will not [take] from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that [is] thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the acceptance and sharing of goods in Genesis 14:24.

Matthew 6:19: 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 warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting with the distribution of material goods in Genesis 14:24.

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 Proverbs 15:16

This verse suggests that it is better to have little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith, opposing the sharing of spoils in Genesis 14:24.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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