Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abimelech is upset because he almost made a mistake with Isaac's wife without knowing she was married, and this could have caused trouble for everyone. He is telling Isaac that what he did was wrong because it put everyone in danger of doing something bad.

Genesis 26:10: And Abimelech said, What [is] this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:9

This verse states that he who walks uprightly walks securely, in contrast to Genesis 26:10 where Abimelech accuses Isaac of deceit and potentially causing guilt.

Proverbs 10:9: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This commandment instructs not to bear false witness, conflicting with Isaac's deceptive conduct in Genesis 26:10.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises against lying to one another, contrasting Isaac's misleading actions in Genesis 26:10.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Highlights that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, yet Isaac is deceptive in Genesis 26:10.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Encourages speaking truth to neighbors, opposing Isaac's involvement in deceit mentioned in Genesis 26:10.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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