Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 12:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 12:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 12:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, in this story, a king was upset because he almost married a woman who was already someone else's wife because he was told she was a sister. So, the king told the husband to take his wife and leave.

Genesis 12:19: Why saidst thou, She [is] my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take [her], and go thy way.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse prohibits bearing false witness, which contradicts Abram’s misleading statement about Sarai in Genesis 12:19.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse declares lying to be an abomination, whereas in Genesis 12:19, Abram lies about his relationship with Sarai.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs against lying to one another, contrasting with Abram's deception about Sarai's identity.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be Abraham's choice to tell a misleading story about his wife's identity. It raises questions about honesty and whether it's justifiable to deceive others to protect oneself, especially when this action risks the well-being of others involved.

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