Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac and his helpers dug a well, but the people from Gerar argued with them and said the water was theirs, so Isaac named the well "Esek" which means "argument" because they had a disagreement. This story shows that sometimes people argue over things, but it's important to try and solve problems peacefully.

Genesis 26:20: And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water [is] ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him. [Esek: that is, Contention]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

While Genesis 26:20 describes a conflict over wells, Exodus 14:14 emphasizes God fighting for His people, suggesting reliance on divine intervention instead of personal disputes.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Genesis 26:20 shows strife between Isaac's herdsmen and the locals, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living peacefully with all individuals.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

The peacemakers are called blessed, which contrasts the conflict seen in Genesis 26:20.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Calls for not retaliating or engaging in conflict, conflicting with the strife described in Genesis 26:20.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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