Contradiction with James 1:13
Contradicts Genesis 22:12 by stating that God does not tempt anyone, whereas Genesis 22:12 involves God testing Abraham.
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 1 Samuel 15:29
Asserts God does not repent or change His mind, contrasting with the notion of God testing and then stopping Abraham from sacrificing Isaac, suggesting a change.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:18
Claims it is impossible for God to lie, contrasting the test of Abraham which could imply deception.
Hebrews 6:18: That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
States that God does not change, conflicting with the scenario where God tests Abraham and seemingly changes His directive.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in Genesis 22:12 could be the idea of God testing Abraham's faith when God is described elsewhere as being all-knowing. If God already knows everything, it raises the question of why He would need to test Abraham to know the depth of his faith. This could seem inconsistent with the nature of an all-knowing God who should already know Abraham's faith without needing a test.
Paradox #2
Some people see a conflict between the idea of a loving and just God and the command to Abraham to sacrifice his son, as this might seem cruel or contradictory to God's nature. They question how a good God could ask for such a thing. However, others explain this by saying it was a test of faith and that God never intended for the sacrifice to actually happen, as He stopped it in the end.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in this verse can be the idea of God testing Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This can seem inconsistent with the concept of a loving and just God because it involves requesting someone to harm their child as a test of faith. People might struggle to understand why a good deity would ask for such a painful demonstration of loyalty.