Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1
This verse states that God moved David to number Israel, showing an instance where God incites someone towards an action, which seems to contradict the idea in Genesis 20:6 where God prevents Abimelech from sinning.
2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
Contradiction with James 1:13
It declares that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man, which contrasts with the notion of divine intervention in preventing an act, suggesting a form of divine influence on moral behavior.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, indicating a contrast to Genesis 20:6 where God intervenes to prevent sin, thus impacting personal accountability.
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.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
Here, it emphasizes free will and the responsibility to choose between life and death, blessing and cursing, which contradicts the intervention seen in Genesis 20:6 where God restrains Abimelech.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Romans 1:28
Suggests that God gave people over to a reprobate mind because of their actions, which contrasts with the proactive prevention seen in Genesis 20:6 where God stops Abimelech from sinning.
Romans 1:28: And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; [to retain: or, to acknowledge] [a reprobate...: or, a mind void of judgment or, an unapproving mind]
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
States that God creates evil, presenting a theological paradox when contrasted with God preventing sin in Genesis 20:6.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
It speaks about God providing a way to escape temptation rather than directly preventing the sin, which is different from the direct intervention in Genesis 20:6.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Paradox #1
One potential issue with the verse in Genesis 20:6 might be the way God communicates or intervenes directly in certain situations but not in others, leading to questions about consistency in divine intervention. This could be seen as inconsistent when compared with other events where no direct intervention is described.
Paradox #2
Genesis 20:6 might present a contradiction in terms of divine intervention and human responsibility. In this verse, God acknowledges influencing a person's actions to prevent sin. This could conflict with ideas about free will, where humans are typically seen as responsible for their own moral choices. The tension arises from questioning how much control people truly have over their actions if divine influence is involved.