Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2
Contradicts the idea of a single nation being a channel of blessing, suggesting that all nations shall flow to the Lord's house.
Isaiah 2:2: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:30
Contrasts with emphasis on Israel, by presenting God's people as distinct from other nations.
Ezekiel 34:30: Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God [am] with them, and [that] they, [even] the house of Israel, [are] my people, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Suggests that the meek, rather than a specific nation, shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Romans 4:13
Indicates that the promise to Abraham was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith, broadening the scope beyond a single nation.
Romans 4:13: For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, [was] not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
States there is neither Jew nor Greek, contrasting with the uniqueness of a nation being highlighted.
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.
Paradox #1
The promise in Genesis 18:18 about Abraham being a blessing and having many descendants could be seen as inconsistent when considering the historical and archaeological evidence regarding the early Jewish population and settlement patterns. Some scholars argue that there is a lack of evidence for large populations or expansive control during the time traditionally associated with Abraham. This can raise questions about the literal historical feasibility of the biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Genesis 18:18 could be seen in the broader context of God's promise to make Abraham a great nation and bless all nations through him. This might seem inconsistent considering the impending judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah, suggesting a tension between God's intention to bless and His actions of judgment, raising questions about justice and mercy.