Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither does He tempt any man, which contradicts the idea of God actively destroying cities as an act of divine judgment.
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 Matthew 5:44-45
These verses promote love for enemies and doing good to them, contrasting with the destruction in Genesis 19:24.
Matthew 5:44-45: 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 Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
Here, God is described as merciful and slow to anger, which contrasts with the sudden and complete destruction in Genesis 19:24.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, contrasting with the immediate judgment in Genesis 19:24.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Genesis 19:24 could present a theological inconsistency regarding the nature of God, as it describes actions attributed to both the "LORD" and potentially another divine figure acting in conjunction. This could raise questions about the singularity or plurality within the understanding of God's nature according to monotheistic beliefs.
Paradox #2
Genesis 19:24 might seem to contradict or confuse due to its depiction of God raining down sulfur and fire from "the Lord out of the heavens," which some interpret as suggesting two separate entities of God. This challenges the understanding of monotheism, where God is considered singular. Such interpretations, however, are often resolved through theological discussions about the complexity of God’s nature.
Paradox #3
Genesis 19:24 describes an event where both "the Lord" and "the LORD" seem to act together, which some see as suggesting a contradiction or inconsistency in understanding the nature of God as singular. Additionally, the idea of God raining down destruction from two different places can be seen as conflicting with the typical portrayal of God's singularity and omnipresence.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction in this verse lies in its description of sulfur and fire raining down from the sky. This event, as described, does not align with our scientific understanding of natural phenomena, where there is no known natural process that would cause sulfur and fire to fall from the sky in such a manner. This description conflicts with the laws of physics and natural weather patterns as we understand them today.
Paradox #5
Genesis 19:24 describes an act of destruction. The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that a loving and merciful God is also responsible for such a violent and harsh punishment. This can seem inconsistent to some, as it raises questions about the nature of justice and mercy.
Paradox #6
Genesis 19:24 mentions two sources of sulfur and fire: one from the Lord and another raining down from the heavens. Some people see this as a contradiction or inconsistency because it seems to describe two different origins of the same event. However, others interpret this as a literary way to emphasize the divine nature of the event.