Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:39
This verse emphasizes that there is only one God in heaven and on earth; no other beings are like Him, contradicting Genesis 3:22 where man becomes "as one of us."
Deuteronomy 4:39: Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, that the LORD he [is] God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: [there is] none else.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
This verse claims there is no other God except the Lord, contrasting the notion in Genesis 3:22 that implies there might be others like God.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse portrays God as unchanging, contradicting the implication in Genesis 3:22 that suggests a change in man's status to be more like God.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses underscore the vast difference between God's thoughts and ways versus man's, contrasting Genesis 3:22 which suggests man has become more similar to God.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction in this verse because it suggests that after eating from the Tree of Knowledge, humans become like God in knowing good and evil. This can seem confusing because it raises questions about why God would create humans without this knowledge in the first place and then react strongly when they acquire it. It challenges ideas about the nature of God and humanity's intended relationship with Him.
Paradox #2
Genesis 3:22 could be seen as having a doctrinal conflict because it suggests humans gained knowledge that made them more like God. This could be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible where God's wisdom and nature are portrayed as far beyond human understanding and not attainable by humans. It raises questions about the nature of humanity's relationship with God and the boundaries between divine and human attributes.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency could be about humanity's nature or status compared to God. Some might find it conflicts with earlier parts of the text that describe human nature or the relationship between God and humans because it suggests a change in that understanding.
Paradox #4
Genesis 3:22 suggests that humans could become like God by gaining knowledge. The scientific conflict here is that knowledge and cognitive abilities in humans are understood through evolution and brain development, not a divine likeness. Science sees human intelligence as a product of natural processes, not a divine characteristic.
Paradox #5
The contradiction in this verse might be the idea that humans gaining knowledge is seen as a problem or threat, because it suggests that being like God in knowing good and evil is undesirable. This can conflict with the belief that seeking knowledge and understanding is a good and valuable pursuit.