Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 19:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 19:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 19:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, two angels came to visit a city called Sodom in the evening. Lot, who was sitting at the city's gate, saw them and showed respect by bowing down low to the ground.

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 1 John 4:12

This verse says no man has ever seen God, while Genesis 19:1 involves angels appearing in visible form.

1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

Contradiction with James 1:13

States God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone, whereas Lot in Genesis 19:1 is later tempted by the men of Sodom.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

Suggests some have entertained angels unawares, conflicting with the explicit recognition of angels in Genesis 19:1.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:5-6

Here, angels offer reassurance, but in Genesis 19:1, their coming heralds destruction.

Matthew 28:5-6: And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Declares that no one has seen God at any time, contrasting with the divine manifestation involving angels in Genesis.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Asserts no one can see God and live, while divine messengers appear safely to Lot in Genesis 19:1.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

Describes the kingdom of God as righteousness and peace, contrasting with the impending judgment in Genesis 19:1.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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