Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13
This verse emphasizes listening before answering, contrasting with Adam's quick blame without understanding his responsibility.
Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
Encourages personal responsibility for one's actions, contradicting Adam's attempt to shift blame to Eve.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
Stresses individual accountability before God, opposing Adam's blame-shifting in Genesis 3:12.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Highlights that each person is responsible for their own sin, unlike Adam blaming Eve for his choice.
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 Matthew 7:3-5
Advises self-reflection on one's faults before blaming others, opposing Adam's response in Genesis 3:12.
Matthew 7:3-5: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Paradox #1
Genesis 3:12 might be seen as raising questions about responsibility and blame. Theological discussions consider whether it implies deflecting responsibility for wrongdoing. Some interpret it as a conflict in acknowledging personal accountability versus blaming others for one's actions, which can be debated in theological contexts.
Paradox #2
The potential doctrinal inconsistency with Genesis 3:12 could be related to the idea of personal responsibility. In this verse, there's a shift of blame which might seem inconsistent with the biblical theme of individual accountability for one's own actions. If one reads other parts of the Bible emphasizing personal responsibility before God for one's actions, this verse might seem to contradict that notion by highlighting the blame on another.
Paradox #3
Genesis 3:12 shows a contradiction as Adam shifts the blame to Eve (and indirectly to God, by saying "the woman you put here with me") instead of taking responsibility for his actions. This illustrates a conflict between personal accountability and the human tendency to deflect blame onto others.