Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 18:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 18:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 18:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows how important it is to be kind and take care of guests. It reminds Christians to be helpful and offer comfort to others, just like Abraham did for his visitors.

Genesis 18:4: Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse suggests that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, contrasting with Genesis 18:4 which implies hospitality as an act of faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

This verse encourages hospitality because some have entertained angels unawares, which could contradict Genesis 18:4's emphasis on knowing the identity of the guests.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Contradiction with Luke 10:10-11

Instructs to leave cities that do not receive you, contradicting Genesis 18:4's demonstration of hospitality regardless of the visitors' status or reception.

Luke 10:10-11: But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Advises shaking the dust off your feet against those who do not welcome you, contradicting Genesis 18:4's act of welcoming strangers.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
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