Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 15:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 15:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 15:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Abram not to be afraid because God would protect him like a shield and give him many wonderful blessings.

Genesis 15:1: After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I [am] thy shield, [and] thy exceeding great reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against worrying about the future, whereas Genesis 15:1 centers on God's promise regarding Abram's future concerns, implying a focus on reassurance for what lies ahead.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses caution against making plans for the future without acknowledging God's will, while Genesis 15:1 emphasizes God's direct communication and assurance about future events to Abram.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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