Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 15:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 15:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 15:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, a special light and smoke showed that God was making a promise to Abraham. God used this light to show He would keep His promise forever.

Genesis 15:17: And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. [a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:3

Describes God creating light, whereas Genesis 15:17 describes darkness with a smoking furnace and a burning lamp.

Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:21

Highlights the presence of God in thick darkness, versus Genesis 15:17, where fire and light accompany God's presence.

Exodus 20:21: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God [was].

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:12

States God dwells in thick darkness, in contrast to Genesis 15:17 where a burning lamp symbolizes God's covenant.

1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Contradiction with John 1:5

Refers to light shining in the darkness, whereas Genesis 15:17 presents light and smoke together in a solemn setting.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:5

Describes being children of light and day, while Genesis 15:17 depicts an event taking place at night.

1 Thessalonians 5:5: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
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