Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:62

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:62 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:62. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac was coming from a place called the well Lahairoi, where he lived in the southern part of the land. This means he was traveling from his home to another place.

Genesis 24:62: And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.

Contradiction with Genesis 4:14

This verse speaks of Cain being driven from the face of the earth, whereas Genesis 24:62 mentions Isaac coming from a place and thus suggests rootedness rather than exile.

Genesis 4:14: Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, [that] every one that findeth me shall slay me.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:1

This verse enumerates the sons of Israel who came to Egypt, while Genesis 24:62 references Isaac being in the field, not traveling or relocating to a significant extent.

Exodus 1:1: Now these [are] the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8

In this verse, Abraham obeys and goes out not knowing where he was going, contrasting with Genesis 24:62 where Isaac is already established in the land.

Hebrews 11:8: 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.
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