Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 25:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 25:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 25:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse is listing the names of some of the children in a family. They are telling us who these people were to help us understand the family's history.

Genesis 25:14: And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Contradiction with Job 14:1

Genesis 25:14 lists a name as part of a genealogy, while Job 14:1 speaks about the nature of human life, showing the focus on individual life experiences rather than lineage.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Genesis 25:14 is a factual recounting of a genealogy, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:11 expresses the unpredictability of life outcomes, implying that lineage doesn't predetermine fate.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Genesis 25:14 emphasizes genealogy and lineage, while Galatians 3:28 highlights equality and the irrelevance of lineage in Christ, contradicting the importance of ancestry.

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 1 Timothy 1:4

Genesis 25:14 lists genealogical records, whereas 1 Timothy 1:4 warns against giving heed to fables and endless genealogies, suggesting they may detract from more important matters.

1 Timothy 1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].

Contradiction with Titus 3:9

Genesis 25:14 includes a genealogy, while Titus 3:9 advises avoiding genealogies as they are unprofitable and vain, contradicting the practice of focusing on lineage.

Titus 3:9: But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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