Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Isaac built a special place to talk to God and set up his home nearby. His helpers also made a well there to get water.

Genesis 26:25: And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants digged a well.

Contradiction with John 14:13

Genesis 26:25 shows building an altar before asking for anything, while John 14:13 suggests asking in Jesus' name for direct results.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6

Genesis 26:25 involves public display, building an altar and pitching tents, whereas Matthew 6:5-6 emphasizes praying in private.

Matthew 6:5-6: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11-12

Genesis 26:25 describes continual offerings, while Hebrews 10:11-12 speaks of a single sufficient sacrifice by Christ.

Hebrews 10:11-12: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Genesis 26:25 involves physical altars and dwelling, while Acts 7:48 asserts God does not dwell in buildings made by hands.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

Genesis 26:25 depicts sacrifices at an altar, whereas Jeremiah 7:22-23 suggests God did not command sacrifices at the time of the Exodus.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
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