Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 21:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 21:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 21:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Abraham was upset with King Abimelech because Abimelech’s workers took a well of water from him without asking. Abraham wanted to make sure they knew it was not right to take what wasn't theirs.

Genesis 21:25: And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9

This verse advises debating a cause with your neighbor directly and not revealing another's secret, which suggests a more private resolution, contrasting with Abraham's public confrontation in Genesis 21:25.

Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to resist not evil and turn the other cheek, which contrasts with Abraham confronting Abimelech's servants over the well, instead of tolerating the wrong.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Romans advises living peaceably with all if possible, implying avoidance of conflict, whereas Genesis 21:25 depicts a direct confrontation.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:3

This verse considers avoiding strife as honorable, whereas Genesis 21:25 involves Abraham entering into a dispute.

Proverbs 20:3: [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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