Contradiction with Genesis 12:10
Describes a famine in the time of Abraham that is not the same as the one in Genesis 26:1, which is a different famine during Isaac's time, potentially causing confusion over their chronology and frequency.
Genesis 12:10: And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine [was] grievous in the land.
Contradiction with Exodus 16:4
Promises divine provision of manna during famine, differing from Genesis 26:1 where there is no mention of miraculous provision for the famine Isaac experiences.
Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]
Contradiction with Genesis 45:6
Refers to a severe famine during Joseph's time that contradicts the narrative timing and circumstances of the earlier famine in Genesis 26:1.
Genesis 45:6: For these two years [hath] the famine [been] in the land: and yet [there are] five years, in the which [there shall] neither [be] earing nor harvest.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
Suggests that followers should not worry about food and drink as God provides, contrasting with the context of lack and concern in Genesis 26:1 during the famine.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?