Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that some kings came together to a place near the salty sea, called the Valley of Siddim. It helps us know where an important story happens.

Genesis 14:3: All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.

Contradiction with Amos 9:7

This verse suggests that God sees all nations as equal, in contrast to Genesis 14:3, which focuses on a specific alliance of kings, implying a distinction in interactions among certain groups.

Amos 9:7: [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Promotes peacemaking, which contradicts the alliance for imminent war in Genesis 14:3.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, contrary to the warlike alliance in Genesis 14:3.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of nations not learning war anymore, in contrast with the preparation for battle in Genesis 14:3.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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