Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 20:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 20:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 20:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God told Abraham to move to a new place because God had a special plan for him. Abraham listened and trusted God, so he traveled to a new land to start his journey.

Genesis 20:1: And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse emphasizes truthfulness, contrasting Genesis 20:1, where Abraham distorts the truth about Sarah, claiming she is his sister instead of his wife.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:11-13

These verses again depict Abraham planning to deceive about Sarah being his sister, showing a repetitive pattern of lying, contrasting the ideal behavior of honesty.

Genesis 12:11-13: And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou [art] a fair woman to look upon:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Highlights the Lord's disdain for lying lips, directly conflicting with Abraham's dishonest strategy in Genesis 20:1.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Encourages speaking the truth to one another, which contradicts Abraham's deceitful approach regarding Sarah in Genesis 20:1.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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