Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abimelech told Isaac to leave because Isaac had become very strong and powerful. Abimelech might have been afraid or worried about how strong Isaac and his family had become.

Genesis 26:16: And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 26:16 speaks of hostility by requesting Isaac to leave, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless them.

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 24:17

Genesis 26:16 shows a form of rejoicing in getting rid of someone perceived as a threat, whereas Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Genesis 26:16 represents conflict as Isaac is asked to depart, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

Genesis 26:16 involves asking someone to leave, in contrast, Hebrews 13:2 advises entertaining strangers.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:34

In Genesis 26:16, Isaac is treated as an outsider to be sent away, while Leviticus 19:34 teaches to treat the stranger as one of your own.

Leviticus 19:34: [But] the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God.
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