Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 18:17

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

According to the author of Genesis, God is thinking about telling Abraham what He is going to do because He trusts him and knows he will teach his family to be good and do what is right. God wants Abraham to be a part of His plans because He cares about Abraham.

Genesis 18:17: And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:29

This verse states that the secret things belong to the Lord, contrasting with Genesis 18:17 where God chooses to reveal His plans to Abraham.

Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses state that God's thoughts and ways are higher than humans, implying that His plans are not usually disclosed to people, contradicting the openness in Genesis 18:17.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse highlights the unsearchable judgments and ways of God, suggesting that His decisions are beyond human comprehension, which contrasts with the disclosure in Genesis 18:17.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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