Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 17:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 17:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 17:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abraham is asking God to bless his son Ishmael and take care of him. He wants Ishmael to have a good life with God watching over him.

Genesis 17:18: And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!

Contradiction with Genesis 21:12

This verse indicates that Isaac, not Ishmael, is the chosen son through whom Abraham’s descendants will be named, contradicting Abraham's specific request for Ishmael in Genesis 17:18.

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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