Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people served a king named Chedorlaomer for twelve years, but in the thirteenth year, they decided not to follow him anymore and rebelled.

Genesis 14:4: Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:24

God promises to drive out nations and enlarge borders, suggesting strength and independence, contrary to the servitude in Genesis 14:4.

Exodus 34:24: For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:13

States that Israel will be the head, not the tail, implying leadership instead of servitude as in Genesis 14:4.

Deuteronomy 28:13: And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:

Contradiction with Romans 6:14

Declares that sin shall not have dominion, highlighting freedom from bondage, unlike Genesis 14:4.

Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Contradiction with John 8:36

Proclaims that if the Son makes you free, you are free indeed, contradicting the notion of bondage in Genesis 14:4.

John 8:36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
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