Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 21:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 21:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 21:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abraham promised to tell the truth or keep a promise by swearing, which means giving his word. This shows Abraham's commitment to be honest and trustworthy in what he was saying.

Genesis 21:24: And Abraham said, I will swear.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse emphasizes straightforward honesty by advising that one's affirmative or negative answer should be clear, unlike Abimelech's requirements from Abraham to swear, suggesting complexity in agreements.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

It discourages swearing oaths, which contrasts with Abraham swearing an oath to Abimelech.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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