Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 22:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 22:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 22:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God provided Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead of his son, showing that God took care of them and didn't want Abraham to lose his boy. Christians see this as a lesson that God provides for our needs and asks for our trust.

Genesis 22:13: And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind [him] a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the intended sacrifice in Genesis 22:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31

This verse condemns child sacrifice, which contradicts the concept of God requesting a sacrifice in Genesis 22:13.

Jeremiah 7:31: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which [is] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded [them] not, neither came it into my heart. [came...: Heb. came it upon my heart]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse emphasizes desiring mercy and not sacrifice, contradicting the act of sacrifice seen in Genesis 22:13.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in the story of Genesis 22:13 could be seen in the idea of sacrificing an innocent creature to replace another. While it spares Isaac, it raises questions about the fairness and morality of using an animal as a substitute. It can be seen as inconsistent with ideas of valuing all life equally.

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