Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac planted seeds in the ground and grew a lot of food that year because God made sure he was very successful and happy. God helped Isaac have plenty because He loved and blessed him.

Genesis 26:12: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. [received: Heb. found]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Proverbs 13:11 speaks of wealth obtained by labor slowly growing over time, which contrasts with Genesis 26:12 where Isaac reaps a hundredfold in a single year.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Ecclesiastes 5:10 describes the futility of seeking wealth, contradicting the prosperity described in Genesis 26:12.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Matthew 6:19-20 advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contrasting with the earthly riches Isaac gains in Genesis 26:12.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with James 5:1-2

James 5:1-2 warns the rich about the miserable fate awaiting them, opposing the blessed and prosperous outcome in Genesis 26:12.

James 5:1-2: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

Luke 6:24 warns of woes to the rich, which contradicts the positive depiction of Isaac’s wealth in Genesis 26:12.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
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