Contradiction with Genesis 13:12
Explains that Lot chose to dwell in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom, which may seem contradictory to being forcibly taken.
Genesis 13:12: Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched [his] tent toward Sodom.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:7-8
Describes Lot as a righteous man who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless, yet in Genesis 14:12 he is living in Sodom, an area known for its wickedness.
2 Peter 2:7-8: And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
Contradiction with Genesis 19:1
Mentions Lot sitting in the gate of Sodom, indicating a position of prominence or acceptance in Sodom, unlike the context of being taken captive.
Genesis 19:1: And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing [them] rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-33
Shows God promising to spare Sodom if righteous people are found, contrasting with the fact that Lot, considered righteous, was residing there and captured.
Genesis 18:23-33: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
Contradiction with Genesis 12:5
States that Abrams took Lot with him to the land of Canaan; this implies that Lot’s involvement in Sodom was unexpected or against the earlier journey’s purpose.
Genesis 12:5: And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.