Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 19:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 19:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 19:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book of Genesis, God sent two angels to help Lot stay safe from the bad people outside by pulling him back into the house and closing the door. This shows how God takes care of those who trust in Him.

Genesis 19:10: But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

Contradiction with Judges 2:14

This verse shows God allowing His people to face consequences by falling into the hands of spoilers, contrasting divine protection.

Judges 2:14: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Here, God instructs not to pray for the people, implying a lack of divine protection instead of intervention.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 2:7

God rejects His own altar and allows His sanctuary to be invaded, contradicting the idea of providing protection.

Lamentations 2:7: The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast. [given up: Heb. shut up]

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:7

The absence of anyone to intervene or protect highlights a lack of divine intervention, opposing Genesis 19:10.

Isaiah 64:7: And [there is] none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. [consumed: Heb. melted] [because: Heb. by the hand]

Contradiction with Psalm 74:11

The psalmist questions God's reluctance to intervene, which contrasts with the active protection in Genesis 19:10.

Psalm 74:11: Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck [it] out of thy bosom.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

God not responding to Saul's inquiries indicates a lack of active divine involvement or protection.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:25

The promise of destruction without relief defies the protective action aspect seen in Genesis 19:10.

Ezekiel 7:25: Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none. [Destruction: Heb. Cutting off]
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