Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 21:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 21:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 21:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse shows that Isaac, Abraham's son, was growing up strong and healthy. Abraham was very happy and celebrated with a big party because it was a special day when Isaac didn't need his mother's milk anymore.

Genesis 21:8: And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the [same] day that Isaac was weaned.

Contradiction with Genesis 27:41

This verse describes Esau's hatred towards Jacob, contrasting with the celebration in Genesis 21:8.

Genesis 27:41: And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

This verse speaks about a merry heart being good medicine, whereas Genesis 21:8 is about joy derived from others' weaning.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

These verses indicate a time to be born and a time to die, contrasting Genesis 21:8's specific rejoicing over a weaning.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Matthew 2:16

This verse recounts Herod's wrath and the massacre of children, which contradicts the joy of a child's growth in Genesis 21:8.

Matthew 2:16: Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:25

Suggests dividing a child as a solution to a dispute, contrasting the nurturing environment in Genesis 21:8.

1 Kings 3:25: And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.
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