Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 22:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 22:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 22:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God spoke to Abraham through an angel from the sky. This happened after Abraham showed he trusted God very much.

Genesis 22:15: And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31

This verse highlights God's disapproval of human sacrifice, which contrasts with God's command to Abraham in Genesis 22.

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 God's desire for mercy rather than sacrifice, opposing the command in Genesis 22:15 where God rewards Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac.

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

Contradiction with Micah 6:7-8

These verses suggest that God does not delight in sacrifices, including the offering of one's child, opposing the act requested in Genesis 22.

Micah 6:7-8: Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, [or] with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn [for] my transgression, the fruit of my body [for] the sin of my soul? [body: Heb. belly]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse states that obeying God's voice is better than sacrifice, creating a contradiction with the sacrifice commanded in Genesis 22.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13

These verses reflect God's disdain for sacrifices and offerings, contrasting with the commendation Abraham receives for his willingness to sacrifice in Genesis 22:15.

Isaiah 1:11-13: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

In this verse, Jesus quotes God requiring mercy and not sacrifice, which conflicts with the sacrificial expectation in Genesis 22.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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