Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse suggests not to fear or abandon others because God will not forsake you, contradicting Hagar's action of distancing herself from Ishmael.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Emphasizes God's care for all his creations, which contradicts Hagar's belief that no help would come for Ishmael.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
States that God hears and delivers the righteous from their troubles, contradicting the sense of hopelessness in Hagar's action.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Encourages not to fear because God is with you, contradicting Hagar's fearful behavior in isolating Ishmael.
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 Hebrews 13:5
Assures that God will never leave nor forsake one, contradicting the implication of abandonment by Hagar.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could be about the theme of abandonment. The situation involves a mother distancing herself emotionally from her child in a time of distress. It might raise questions about the morality of leaving a child in a vulnerable position rather than seeking help or comfort, contrasting with values of parental care and protection.