Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse speaks of God's forgiveness when we confess our sins, whereas Genesis 4:13 expresses Cain's despair over God's punishment, suggesting he believed his sin's punishment was unbearable and possibly unforgivable.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:10-12
This passage talks about God's mercy and forgiveness, distancing us from our transgressions, while Cain in Genesis 4:13 perceives his punishment as too great to bear, indicating a lack of perceived mercy.
Psalm 103:10-12: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse invites reasoning and promises cleansing of sins, contrasting with Cain's view that his punishment is unbearable, indicating he sees no resolution or cleansing.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Paradox #1
Genesis 4:13 portrays Cain's response to God after being punished for killing his brother Abel. A contradiction or conflict might be seen in the broader context of the narrative, such as questions regarding who Cain feared would kill him when supposedly, according to the timeline, there should have been few people on Earth. This raises inconsistencies about population and the presence of other people not mentioned earlier in the text.