Contradiction with Genesis 1:29
Genesis 1:29 describes God giving humans every seed-bearing plant and tree for food, which contrasts with Genesis 3:18, where thorns and thistles are mentioned, implying a change in the relationship between humans and plants.
Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Genesis 1:31 states that everything God made was very good, but Genesis 3:18 introduces thorns and thistles as consequences of the Fall, suggesting a less perfect creation.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:13
Isaiah 55:13 speaks of thorns being replaced by cypress trees, symbolizing redemption and restoration, whereas Genesis 3:18 introduces thorns as part of the curse.
Isaiah 55:13: Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign [that] shall not be cut off.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:3
Revelation 22:3 states that there will be no more curse, while Genesis 3:18 describes the curse of thorns and thistles.
Revelation 22:3: And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Paradox #1
Genesis 3:18 discusses the consequence of human actions leading to the growth of thorns and thistles. Scientifically, plants grow based on natural processes like photosynthesis and their interaction with the environment, not as a response to human actions or moral behavior. This could be seen as an inconsistency because it attributes a moral cause to a biological process.