Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abram told Sarai she could treat her maid however she thought was best. Sarai was not nice to her maid, so the maid ran away.

Genesis 16:6: But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid [is] in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face. [as...: Heb. that which is good in thine eyes] [dealt...: Heb. afflicted her]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The verse advises to treat others as you want to be treated, while Genesis 16:6 describes Sarai mistreating Hagar.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:8

The verse suggests that those who sow injustice will reap trouble, contradicting Sarai's treatment of Hagar with no immediate repercussions.

Proverbs 22:8: He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. [the rod...: or, with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks of equality in Christ, contradicting the hierarchical and unjust treatment given by Sarai to Hagar.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Advises being kind and tenderhearted, contradicting Sarai's harsh treatment of Hagar.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:19

Instructs husbands to love their wives and not be harsh, contradicting Abram's passive acquiescence to Sarai's harshness.

Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Genesis 16:6 could involve the conflicting ideas of fairness and responsibility. Abram tells Sarai to do with Hagar as she pleases, leading to Hagar being mistreated. This raises questions about the fairness of Abram's lack of intervention and the moral responsibilities of those in power towards those who are vulnerable.

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