Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
Contradicts Genesis 25:1 by emphasizing the ideal of monogamy, while Genesis 25:1 introduces additional marriages with Abraham taking another wife, Keturah.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6
Contradicts Genesis 25:1 by reiterating God’s original design for marriage as one man and one woman, contrasting with Abraham's actions.
Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2
Contradicts Genesis 25:1 by recommending church leaders be the husband of one wife, highlighting monogamy as a virtue, whereas Abraham took another wife.
1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17
Contradicts Genesis 25:1 by warning against kings multiplying wives, contrasting with Abraham who takes another wife despite previously having Hagar as a secondary wife to Sarah.
Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction with Genesis 25:1 because it mentions Abraham taking another wife named Keturah, even though earlier it seemed his main focus was on Sarah. It raises questions about the timing of when he married Keturah and whether it fits smoothly with the earlier story about Sarah and their son, Isaac. However, interpretations vary, and some see ways to reconcile these details.
Paradox #2
Genesis 25:1 states that Abraham took another wife named Keturah. The potential doctrinal inconsistency arises when this verse is compared with earlier and later texts. Earlier, Sarah is mentioned as Abraham's wife, and later, Hagar is mentioned as another woman in his life. The concern is about the timeline and order of relationships, creating a possible contradiction about whether Keturah was a wife while Sarah was alive or only after her death. However, some interpretations suggest Keturah might have been a concubine or that the timeline is not clearly chronological.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction regarding this verse arises from accounts about Abraham's family. Some interpretations question consistency with earlier parts of Genesis, where Sarah is mentioned as his only wife for much of his life. The introduction of another wife seems abrupt and conflicts with the idea that Abraham had only Sarah and Hagar as wives and children with them. This creates confusion about the timeline and consistency of his family connections.