Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 20:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 20:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 20:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Abraham was given money by a king to show that he was sorry and to protect Sarah’s honor. It was also a way to let everyone know that Sarah was not in trouble and that everything was made right.

Genesis 20:16: And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand [pieces] of silver: behold, he [is] to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that [are] with thee, and with all [other]: thus she was reproved.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:19

Contradicts Genesis 20:16 as it prescribes a punishment for falsely accusing a wife of not being a virgin, whereas Genesis 20:16 involves giving a gift to cover the offense.

Deuteronomy 22:19: And they shall amerce him in an hundred [shekels] of silver, and give [them] unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.

Contradiction with Numbers 22:30

In Genesis 20:16, a gift is given for offense, while Numbers 22:30 features a donkey speaking for its mistreatment, showing a different mode of addressing wrongdoing.

Numbers 22:30: And the ass said unto Balaam, [Am] not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since [I was] thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. [upon...: Heb. who hast ridden upon me] [ever since...: or, ever since thou wast, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15

Contradicts the concept in Genesis 20:16 where reparations are made with a gift, whereas Matthew 6:14-15 emphasizes forgiveness without reparations.

Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Differing from Genesis 20:16, where a gift is given, Ephesians 4:32 emphasizes forgiveness and kindness without compensation.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Luke 17:3-4

Here, forgiveness is contingent on repentance without mention of gifts as in Genesis 20:16, showing a different approach to resolving issues.

Luke 17:3-4: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9

This verse emphasizes covering offenses by seeking love rather than gifts, contrasting with the material restitution in Genesis 20:16.

Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]

Paradox #1

This verse involves the story where Abraham misleads Abimelech by saying Sarah is his sister. The potential contradiction or conflict here is about honesty. Abraham, a key biblical figure, acts deceptively, which raises questions about the consistency of moral teachings on truthfulness in the Bible. This could seem inconsistent with the expectation of honesty as a virtue.

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