Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13
This verse suggests that the patriarchs did not receive the promises, but saw them from afar, contrasting with the idea of living in the land of promise as described by faith.
Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]
Contradiction with Genesis 11:31
It states that Terah, Abraham's father, took the family to Haran, which could contradict the notion of Abraham acting solely by faith in Hebrews 11:9.
Genesis 11:31: And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.
Contradiction with Acts 7:2-4
Implies that Abraham did not initially move by faith to the promised land, since he stopped in Haran, which contrasts with living by faith in a foreign land mentioned in Hebrews 11:9.
Acts 7:2-4: And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Contradiction with Genesis 15:7-8
Abraham questions God's promise about inheriting the land, showing doubt, which contrasts with the unwavering faith suggested in Hebrews 11:9.
Genesis 15:7-8: And he said unto him, I [am] the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:1-4
The Israelites desire to return to Egypt due to lack of faith, which contrasts with Abraham's faithful dwelling in the promised land as mentioned in Hebrews 11:9.
Numbers 14:1-4: And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:32-33
It highlights the Israelites' lack of faith in God leading them, contrasting with the faith demonstrated by Abraham when dwelling in the promised land in Hebrews 11:9.
Deuteronomy 1:32-33: Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,
Contradiction with Genesis 20:1-2
Abraham's journey to Gerar due to fear of the local king's potential reaction to Sarah contradicts the faithful dwelling in tents in the promised land.
Genesis 20:1-2: And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.