Contradiction with Genesis 4:14
Cain fears being killed, suggesting no divine assurance of protection, in contrast to Genesis 26:24 where God reassures Isaac of His presence and blessing.
Genesis 4:14: Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, [that] every one that findeth me shall slay me.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
God tells Moses no one can see Him and live, contradicting Genesis 26:24 where God speaks directly and reassuringly to Isaac.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:7
Uzzah is struck dead by God for touching the Ark, contradicting the divine protection promised to Isaac in Genesis 26:24.
2 Samuel 6:7: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for [his] error; and there he died by the ark of God. [error: or, rashness]
Contradiction with Job 9:12
Job feels God acts without explanation, contrary to the clear promise of blessing and presence given to Isaac in Genesis 26:24.
Job 9:12: Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? [hinder...: Heb. turn him away?]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse highlights the righteous suffering which contradicts the assurance of divine blessing and protection in Genesis 26:24.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
God declares He creates calamity, contrasting the reassurance of safety and blessing given to Isaac in Genesis 26:24.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Lamentations 2:5
The Lord is described as an enemy, contradicting the promise of support and presence in Genesis 26:24.
Lamentations 2:5: The Lord was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
God causes the sun to rise on both evil and good, contrasting with the specific blessing promised to Isaac in Genesis 26:24.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states He came not to bring peace, but a sword, contradicting the peaceful reassurance in Genesis 26:24.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Jesus talks about division instead of peace, contradicting the comforting promise to Isaac in Genesis 26:24.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the promise of blessings and protection in this verse, which could seem unfair or arbitrary to those who do not receive such assurances despite being equally faithful or deserving. This might raise questions about the nature of divine favoritism or justice.