Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 17:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 17:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 17:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God made a special promise to Abraham that he would become the father of many nations, meaning that his family would grow big and spread all over the world. This shows how important Abraham is to God's plan and how God keeps His promises.

Genesis 17:4: As for me, behold, my covenant [is] with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. [many...: Heb. multitude of nations]

Contradiction with Genesis 10:32

Genesis 10:32 lists the nations descended from Noah's sons, implying the earth's nations were already established before Abraham's time.

Genesis 10:32: These [are] the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

This verse states that God chose Israel as a special people, implying a unique relationship not shared with many nations.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

This verse indicates a narrow path followed by few, contrasting the idea of a vast multitude from Genesis 17:4.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with Romans 9:13

This verse states, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated," suggesting a selection contrary to a broad covenant with many nations.

Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity in Christ breaking down distinctions, contrasting the separations implied by being a father to many nations.

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.
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