Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:1

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According to the author of Genesis, Abraham was very old and had lived a long life, and God had been very kind to him and made him successful in everything. This means that even as Abraham got older, God took care of him and gave him many good things.

Genesis 24:1: And Abraham was old, [and] well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. [well...: Heb. gone into days]

Contradiction with Genesis 21:11

This verse shows Abraham being displeased about casting out Ishmael, which raises the question of how he could be blessed in all things.

Genesis 21:11: And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:17

Abraham laughs and doubts God's promise of a child due to his old age, which contrasts with the idea of being wholly blessed.

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 23:2

Sarah's death and Abraham's mourning contradict the notion of being blessed in all aspects.

Genesis 23:2: And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same [is] Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.

Contradiction with Genesis 16:2

Sarah giving Hagar to Abraham because of barrenness questions the completeness of Abraham's blessings.

Genesis 16:2: And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. [obtain...: Heb. be built by her]

Contradiction with Genesis 15:2-3

Abraham expresses concern over having no heir, indicating an incomplete blessing.

Genesis 15:2-3: And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house [is] this Eliezer of Damascus?

Contradiction with Genesis 12:10

Abraham experiences a famine and goes to Egypt, suggesting not being blessed in all things at that time.

Genesis 12:10: And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine [was] grievous in the land.

Contradiction with Genesis 20:11

Abraham fears for his life due to Sarah's beauty, which does not align with being wholly blessed.

Genesis 20:11: And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God [is] not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8-9

Abraham dwells in the promised land as a stranger, living in tents, which implies an incomplete fulfillment of blessings.

Hebrews 11:8-9: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:8

The death of Abraham marks an end, contrasting with perpetual blessings.

Genesis 25:8: Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people.
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