Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 17:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 17:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 17:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, on the very same day God made a promise to Abraham, both Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised to show they were part of God's special family. This was an important sign of faith and trust in God's promise.

Genesis 17:26: In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:48

Exodus 12:48 states that no uncircumcised person may eat the Passover, which suggests that immediate circumcision was essential, implying possible discrepancies in the urgency or timing compared to Genesis 17:26.

Exodus 12:48: And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:2

Paul states in Galatians 5:2 that if one accepts circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage, which contradicts the covenantal importance placed on circumcision in Genesis 17:26.

Galatians 5:2: Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

Contradiction with Romans 4:11

Romans 4:11 presents Abraham's circumcision as a seal of righteousness by faith, which could contrast with the direct physical act emphasized in Genesis 17:26.

Romans 4:11: And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which [he had yet] being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
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