Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, suggesting that another person's righteousness (like Abraham’s) wouldn’t influence God’s intervention in Lot’s fate.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse emphasizes that judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who is not merciful, which contrasts with God’s merciful act of saving Lot because of Abraham.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
States there is none righteous, no, not one, suggesting a contradiction in the idea that Lot or anyone could be saved due to their righteousness or association with a righteous individual like Abraham.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:1
God challenges to find one righteous person to forgive Jerusalem, which contrasts with the idea of saving Lot due to Abraham's righteousness, implying God's broader search for justice.
Jeremiah 5:1: Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be [any] that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Genesis 19:29 could be seen in the idea of divine justice. While Lot is saved due to God's remembrance of Abraham, others in the city are not spared. This might raise questions about fairness and why some are saved due to the virtues of a relative, while others face destruction. The concept of collective punishment vs. individual accountability could be seen as inconsistent.