Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 14:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 14:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 14:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the kings from different cities got together to fight in a big battle in a place called the Vale of Siddim. It's like when different teams come together to play a really important game.

Genesis 14:8: And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same [is] Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Genesis 14:8 describes a battle, which involves killing. Exodus 20:13 states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the act of war and battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Genesis 14:8 depicts conflict and warfare, while Matthew 5:9 says "Blessed are the peacemakers," promoting peace over conflict.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Genesis 14:8 involves war, contradicting Romans 12:18 which advises "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."

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