Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 20:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 20:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 20:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Abimelech told Abraham that he could live anywhere he liked in the land. This was a kind and generous offer, showing that Abimelech wanted to be friendly and helpful.

Genesis 20:15: And Abimelech said, Behold, my land [is] before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. [where...: Heb. as is good in thine eyes]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:28

Contradicts Genesis 20:15 by suggesting that the land is given by God to all humanity, not one person offering it to another.

Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23

Contradicts Genesis 20:15 by stating that the land shall not be sold permanently, for the land is God's.

Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]

Contradiction with Acts 17:26

Contradicts Genesis 20:15 by highlighting that God determines the times and places where men should dwell, rather than individuals giving land.

Acts 17:26: And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

Contradiction with Psalm 24:1

Contradicts Genesis 20:15 by affirming that the earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, implying mankind cannot grant the land.

Psalm 24:1: [A Psalm of David.] The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:5

Contradicts Genesis 20:15 by expressing God's disapproval of nations claiming His land for themselves.

Ezekiel 36:5: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all [their] heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.
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