Contradiction with Romans 2:6
Contradicts the idea of a physical burial with the notion of God rewarding every person according to their deeds.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with John 3:16
While Genesis 23:19 deals with death and burial, John 3:16 emphasizes eternal life through belief in Jesus.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Luke 24:5
Contrasts the burial of Sarah with the declaration that Jesus is not among the dead, highlighting resurrection.
Luke 24:5: And as they were afraid, and bowed down [their] faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? [the living: or, him that liveth]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42
Opposes the physical burial in Genesis by affirming the resurrection of the dead as imperishable.
1 Corinthians 15:42: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:20
States that all go to one place and return to dust, contrasting the specific burial of Sarah in a designated land.
Ecclesiastes 3:20: All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Directs followers to prioritize spiritual duties over burial rites, conflicting with Genesis 23:19's focus on burial.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Presents a future with no death, opposing the necessity of a burial as described in Genesis 23:19.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.