Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 23:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 23:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 23:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abraham wanted to buy a special cave to bury his family in. He was willing to pay the full price to make sure it was his very own place for this purpose.

Genesis 23:9: That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which [is] in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. [as much...: Heb. full money]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Genesis 23:9 involves a lawful transaction for land, whereas this commandment states "Thou shalt not steal," promoting respect for property without purchase.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 46:18

Genesis 23:9 describes land purchased for burial; this verse prohibits rulers from seizing land by oppression, contrasting ethical acquisition with forceful taking.

Ezekiel 46:18: Moreover the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; [but] he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:12-13

The land transaction in Genesis 23:9 is orderly, while these verses recount Jesus driving out those buying and selling in the temple, opposing commerce within sacred spaces.

Matthew 21:12-13: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

Contradiction with Acts 8:20

Genesis 23:9 involves a peaceful purchase, contrasting with Peter's condemnation of Simon trying to buy God's gift, emphasizing spiritual over physical transactions.

Acts 8:20: But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Contradiction with James 2:6

Genesis 23:9 shows a respectful land purchase, while James critiques the rich for exploiting and dominating others, opposing ethical interactions.

James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
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