Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written Genesis, Isaac had lots of animals and many people working for him, which made him very rich. The people living nearby, called the Philistines, were jealous of him because he had so much.

Genesis 26:14: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. [servants: or, husbandry]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 26:14 speaks of envy and conflict due to wealth, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16

Genesis 26:14 highlights great possessions, yet Proverbs 15:16 values a little with fear of the Lord over great treasure and trouble.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

While Genesis 26:14 emphasizes the abundance of wealth, Ecclesiastes 5:10 warns that those who love wealth will never be satisfied with it.

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

Genesis 26:14 reflects on earthly wealth and possessions whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises to store treasures in heaven, not on earth.

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:
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