Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 19:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 19:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 19:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us about a man named Lot who is being kind and inviting visitors to stay in his home for the night. He wants to care for them by offering a place to sleep and a chance to clean their feet, but the visitors first say they will sleep outside.

Genesis 19:2: And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 19:2 demonstrates hospitality to strangers, while Matthew 5:44 speaks of loving enemies, which might contradict the treatment of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

Deuteronomy 7:2 commands the destruction of nations without mercy, while Genesis 19:2 shows mercy by offering shelter.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Instructs to leave places that do not welcome you, contrasting with Genesis 19:2's welcoming attitude.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:7

Advises to leave the presence of a foolish man, potentially clashing with Genesis 19:2's hospitality.

Proverbs 14:7: Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Genesis 19:2 could be the emphasis on hospitality towards strangers when later, Lot offers his daughters to the crowd to protect his guests. This action can be seen as conflicting because it highlights the importance of hospitality but raises ethical concerns about sacrificing family safety for the protection of others.

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