Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-25
Abraham questions God about destroying righteous people with the wicked, portraying God as just, while Genesis 20:4 suggests divine punishment on Abimelech despite his innocence.
Genesis 18:23-25: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
Describes God as merciful and forgiving, in contrast to Genesis 20:4 where God threatens punishment despite Abimelech's innocence.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States that a son shall not suffer for the father's sin, contradicting Genesis 20:4 where Abimelech is threatened despite his unintentional error.
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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that someone is being punished or warned despite acting innocently or without knowledge of wrongdoing. This raises questions about justice and fairness in holding someone accountable for actions they were unaware were wrong.