Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse emphasizes God's provision for birds, suggesting they don't gather food themselves, contrasting with Abram actively driving them away from the carcasses.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Psalm 50:11
This verse states that God knows all the birds and their activities, implying divine control and care over birds, which contrasts with Abram needing to intervene.
Psalm 50:11: I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field [are] mine. [mine: Heb. with me]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:30
This verse implies that birds, like all animals, were provided for in creation, contrasting with the need for Abram to protect the carcasses from them.
Genesis 1:30: And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein [there is] life, [I have given] every green herb for meat: and it was so. [life: Heb. a living soul]
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
This verse highlights God's care for birds, implying a harmonious existence, in contrast with the adversarial situation with Abram driving them away.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Contradiction with Job 12:7-9
These verses suggest that animals, including birds, have much to teach humans, a stance that seems at odds with Abram's defensive actions.
Job 12:7-9: But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:17
This verse describes animals and birds as being summoned by God to feast, contradicting Abram's intervention to prevent them from feeding.
Ezekiel 39:17: And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, [even] a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood. [unto...: Heb. to the fowl of every wing] [my sacrifice: or, my slaughter]