Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac moved to a new place, dug another well, and didn't have to fight over it. He was happy because he felt God gave them enough space to live and be successful.

Genesis 26:22: And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. [Rehoboth: that is Room]

Contradiction with Genesis 26:12

Contradicts as it describes a time of prosperity and blessing for Isaac, rather than conflict.

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 Genesis 26:20

This verse describes strife over wells, which contrasts with the peace noted in 26:22.

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 Genesis 13:7

Describes conflict between Abram's and Lot's herdsmen, contrasting the peace mentioned in 26:22.

Genesis 13:7: And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:8-9

Abram's suggestion to separate due to strife contrasts the peaceful resolution in 26:22.

Genesis 13:8-9: And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we [be] brethren. [brethren: Heb. men brethren]

Contradiction with James 4:1

Highlights general conflict arising from desires, opposing the peaceful situation in 26:22.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Calls for peacemakers, opposing the earlier conflicts experienced by Isaac in 26:22.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

God being a God of peace versus the strife in previous verse contexts.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.