Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:26

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

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that a king named Abimelech, along with his friend Ahuzzath and the leader of his army, Phichol, went to visit Isaac. It shows that even people in charge can want to make peace and be friendly with others.

Genesis 26:26: Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.

Contradiction with Genesis 33:4

This verse describes Esau embracing Jacob, contrasting with the tension when Abimelech approaches Isaac in Genesis 26:26.

Genesis 33:4: And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests that even one's enemies will be at peace when a man's ways please the LORD, contrasting the confrontational approach of Abimelech.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love and pray for enemies, which contrasts with the actions of Isaac who is visited by those who previously opposed him.

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 Romans 12:18

Urges living peaceably with all, appearing contradictory to the need for making peace after previous hostility seen in Genesis 26:26.

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