Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, King Abimelech looked out of his window and saw Isaac being playful and loving with his wife, Rebekah. This made the king realize that they were married and not just brother and sister as Isaac had said.

Genesis 26:8: And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac [was] sporting with Rebekah his wife.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:13

Abraham tells Sarah to say she is his sister to avoid trouble, contradicting the declaration of a marital relationship.

Genesis 12:13: Say, I pray thee, thou [art] my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 20:2

Abraham again claims Sarah is his sister, possibly leading to similar misjudgments of relationships as Isaac's action did.

Genesis 20:2: And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She [is] my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

The commandment against adultery highlights the sanctity of marriage, contrasting the deceit about marriage in Genesis 26:8.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Genesis 29:25

Jacob is deceived into marrying Leah instead of Rachel, demonstrating complications and deceit in marital relationships.

Genesis 29:25: And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it [was] Leah: and he said to Laban, What [is] this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
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