Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 25:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 25:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 25:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us about the family of Ishmael, who was the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah’s helper from Egypt. It shows us that Ishmael was an important part of Abraham's big family story.

Genesis 25:12: Now these [are] the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:

Contradiction with Genesis 10:25

Genesis 10:25 attributes two sons to Eber, contradicting the lineage brevity implied in Genesis 25:12.

Genesis 10:25: And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one [was] Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name [was] Joktan. [Peleg: that is Division]

Contradiction with Genesis 17:20

Ishmael is promised to be fruitful and a great nation, contrasting with the brief mention of his lineage in Genesis 25:12.

Genesis 17:20: And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

Contradiction with Genesis 16:12

Describes Ishmael's character as a "wild man," which contrasts with the neutral description of his genealogy in Genesis 25:12.

Genesis 16:12: And he will be a wild man; his hand [will be] against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:18

Abraham's plea for Ishmael to live before God suggests a significant role for Ishmael, which is downplayed in Genesis 25:12.

Genesis 17:18: And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
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