Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 25:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 25:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 25:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Ishmael lived for 137 years, and then he died and went to be with his family in the afterlife. Christians believe this shows that God takes care of everyone, just like Ishmael, even after they die.

Genesis 25:17: And these [are] the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27

Proverbs 10:27 says, "The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened," which implies that wickedness can shorten one's life, contradicting the life span described in Genesis 25:17.

Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:13

States that the wicked shall not prolong their days, contrasting with Genesis 25:17 where Ishmael lived 137 years despite any negative connotations associated with him.

Ecclesiastes 8:13: But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.

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