Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 17:15

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

According to Moses, God told Abraham to change his wife's name from Sarai to Sarah, which means "Princess." This showed that Sarah was special and had an important role in God's plan.

Genesis 17:15: And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah [shall] her name [be]. [Sarah: that is Princess]

Contradiction with Genesis 21:12

In Genesis 17:15 Abram's wife is to be called Sarah, emphasizing the promise through her, while Genesis 21:12 promises the lineage through Isaac, her son, as opposed to other descendants.

Genesis 21:12: And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

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