Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 21:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 21:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 21:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God promised Abraham and Sarah a baby even when they were very old, and when the baby was born, they named him Isaac. Christians believe this shows that God keeps His promises and can do amazing things.

Genesis 21:3: And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:19

Genesis 17:19 specifies that God promises Sarah will bear a son and that his name shall be Isaac, which aligns with Genesis 21:3; not a contradiction.

Genesis 17:19: And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, [and] with his seed after him.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:17

This verse depicts Abraham doubting God's promise of a son at such an old age, while Genesis 21:3 shows the fulfillment of that promise.

Genesis 17:17: Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall [a child] be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?

Contradiction with Genesis 16:15

States that Hagar bore Abraham a son, Ishmael, suggesting Hagar's son came before the promise was fulfilled to Sarah, showcasing familial tensions and differing narratives but not a direct contradiction.

Genesis 16:15: And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:11

Sarah's faith is credited for her conceiving, showing belief where Genesis 21:3 reports the event, potentially highlighting human doubt.

Hebrews 11:11: Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

Contradiction with Genesis 21:10

Sarah tells Abraham to cast out Hagar and Ishmael, contrasting with the joy of the birth of Isaac in Genesis 21:3.

Genesis 21:10: Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, [even] with Isaac.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.