Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This verse states "Thou shalt not commit adultery," contradicting Abraham's act of lying about his relationship with Sarah in Genesis 20:2, which potentially leads to adultery.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse says, "Lying lips are abomination to the Lord," contrasting with Abraham's deceit in Genesis 20:2.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
This verse instructs, "Lie not one to another," which contradicts Abraham's misleading statement in Genesis 20:2.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Here it says, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour," contradicting Abraham's lie in Genesis 20:2.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:8
This verse warns that "all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone," which contradicts the acceptability of Abraham's lie about Sarah in Genesis 20:2.
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Paradox #1
Genesis 20:2 might be seen as inconsistent with the idea of honesty and faithfulness. In this passage, Abraham says Sarah is his sister, which could be considered misleading since she is also his wife. This act contrasts with the overall biblical teachings on truthfulness and the importance of trust in marital relationships.
Paradox #2
In Genesis 20, Abraham tells Abimelech that Sarah is his sister. This situation repeats an earlier event in Genesis 12, where Abraham did the same thing with Pharaoh. The contradiction arises because Abraham claims Sarah is his sister in both instances to protect himself, yet later it is clarified she is actually his half-sister and wife. This brings up questions about consistency in his explanations and the repetitive nature of the stories.
Paradox #3
Abraham tells others that Sarah is his sister, which might seem dishonest because she is actually his wife. This could be seen as a contradiction since honesty is generally valued in the Bible.