Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 25:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 25:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 25:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us the names of Ishmael's sons, starting with the oldest, Nebajoth, and includes Kedar, Adbeel, and Mibsam, showing the beginning of their families. Christians often understand this as a way to learn about the family history and connections in the Bible.

Genesis 25:13: And these [are] the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,

Contradiction with Amos 9:7

This verse questions pride and favoritism, contrasting the selected lineage in Genesis 25:13 with God's view of equality among nations.

Amos 9:7: [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse highlights God's impartiality, contrasting with the idea of a special lineage in Genesis 25:13.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

It emphasizes equality in Christ, contradicting the focus on Ishmael's lineage in Genesis 25:13.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse states there is no favoritism with God, challenging the significance given to Ishmael's lineage in Genesis 25:13.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be about the names and existence of certain tribes or individuals mentioned, as their origins and historical timelines might not align with other historical records or archaeological findings. This could raise questions about the accuracy of the accounts in matching with known history.

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