Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote Genesis, when the water was gone, the mother put her child under a bush because they were in the hot desert and needed to rest. She was very worried because they didn't have any water to drink.

Genesis 21:15: And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.

Contradiction with Genesis 22:13

Contradicts by showing God's provision of a ram for sacrifice, unlike the desperation in Genesis 21:15.

Genesis 22:13: And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind [him] a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Contradicts by suggesting that with the Lord as shepherd, one shall not want, while Genesis 21:15 depicts Hagar in want.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Contradicts by expressing that God knows and provides for our needs, unlike the dire circumstance in Genesis 21:15.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contradicts by promising God’s support and presence, whereas Genesis 21:15 shows a moment of abandonment and despair.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Contradicts by stating God shall supply all needs, contrasting with the lack described in Genesis 21:15.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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