Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
This verse contradicts Genesis 19:31 by encouraging procreation and filling the earth, whereas Genesis 19:31 reflects a fear of the family line dying out.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This verse contradicts Genesis 19:31 by prohibiting adultery, while Genesis 19:31 involves an act that can be considered against this commandment.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Leviticus 18:6
This verse contradicts Genesis 19:31 by forbidding sexual relations with close relatives, unlike the actions depicted in Genesis 19:31.
Leviticus 18:6: None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover [their] nakedness: I [am] the LORD. [near...: Heb. remainder of his flesh]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 27:22
This verse contradicts Genesis 19:31 by pronouncing a curse on those who engage in sexual relations with close kin, reflecting disapproval of the actions in Genesis 19:31.
Deuteronomy 27:22: Cursed [be] he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:11
This verse contradicts Genesis 19:31 by emphasizing that even a child is known by their actions, suggesting the importance of moral behavior, unlike the decisions made in Genesis 19:31.
Proverbs 20:11: Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be the troubling actions and decisions made by characters in the story, which involve ethical and family boundaries. It may conflict with broader moral and ethical teachings by promoting actions that are generally considered wrong or harmful in society.