Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God asked Abraham why Sarah laughed because she didn't believe she could have a baby since she was old. God wanted to show that nothing is too hard for Him and that He can make impossible things happen.

Genesis 18:13: And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

This verse suggests that nothing is too hard for the Lord, whereas Genesis 18:13 questions why Sarah laughed at the possibility of having a child, indicating doubt.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states God does not lie or repent, suggesting certainty and truth, while Genesis 18:13 addresses Sarah's disbelief in God's promise.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:27

God's declaration of omnipotence here contrasts with the doubt expressed in Genesis 18:13 when considering the possibility of Sarah bearing a child.

Jeremiah 32:27: Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse confirms that with God all things are possible, contradicting the disbelief or surprise in Genesis 18:13.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:11

This verse indicates that through faith, Sarah received strength to conceive, contradicting her initial doubt and laughter mentioned in Genesis 18:13.

Hebrews 11:11: Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
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