Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
2 Peter 3:5 states that the earth was formed out of water, whereas Genesis 1:1 begins with the creation of heaven and earth without mentioning water.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Genesis 1:2
This verse describes the earth as "without form, and void," referencing water in the form of "the face of the deep," potentially conflicting with 2 Peter 3:5's implication that earth was structured from water.
Genesis 1:2: And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Contradiction with Job 38:4
2 Peter 3:5 attributes the earth's formation to water, whereas Job 38:4 highlights God's direct involvement without specifics on water.
Job 38:4: Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. [hast...: Heb. knowest understanding]
Contradiction with Psalm 24:2
Contradicts by suggesting the earth is founded upon the seas, implying a more fixed foundation on water distinct from creation from water.
Psalm 24:2: For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Contradiction with Psalm 136:6
Indicates the earth being spread above waters rather than being formed out of water, differing from 2 Peter 3:5's perspective.
Psalm 136:6: To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:24
This verse declares God alone stretched out the heavens and the earth by Himself without mentioning water, contrasting with the watery creation context of 2 Peter 3:5.
Isaiah 44:24: Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:12
States that God "made the earth by his power," focusing on divine creation without emphasizing water, differing from the water-centric notion in 2 Peter 3:5.
Jeremiah 10:12: He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:15
Similar to Jeremiah 10:12, it emphasizes God's wisdom and power in creation, not specifying water in formation, which contrasts with 2 Peter 3:5.
Jeremiah 51:15: He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
Paradox #1
The verse mentions the creation of the heavens and the earth, which some people might see as conflicting with scientific explanations like the Big Bang or evolution. This difference in understanding of how the world came into existence can create contradictions between religious and scientific perspectives.