Contradiction with 1 John 2:16
This verse attributes sin to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, implying that these desires come from the world rather than an external tempter, which contradicts the narrative in Genesis 3:13 where Eve blames the serpent's deception.
1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Contradiction with James 1:14-15
These verses suggest that each person is tempted by their own desires, and not by an external force like a serpent, contradicting Eve’s claim in Genesis 3:13 that the serpent deceived her.
James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes personal responsibility for sin, contradicting Eve’s attempt to shift blame to the serpent in Genesis 3:13.
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 2 Corinthians 11:3
This verse suggests that the deception of the serpent was effective because of the individual's lack of steadfastness, which implies personal fallibility rather than external blame, contrasting Eve's accusation in Genesis 3:13.
2 Corinthians 11:3: But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Paradox #1
The potential theological inconsistency with Genesis 3:13 could be related to the concept of free will versus divine omniscience. If God is all-knowing, some might question why humans were allowed to make choices that led to sin, or why God would question the actions of humans if He already knows everything. This raises questions about human responsibility and God's plan.
Paradox #2
Genesis 3:13 involves the story of Eve being questioned by God about eating the forbidden fruit. A contradiction or conflict could be seen in the notion of responsibility and blame. Eve blames the serpent for deceiving her, which raises questions about personal accountability versus external influence. This might seem inconsistent because it suggests a conflict between taking responsibility for one's own actions and blaming others for one's choices.