Contradiction with Genesis 1:5
Describes one day as having an evening and a morning, suggesting a literal 24-hour period.
Genesis 1:5: And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:11
States that God created the world in six literal days, each defined by an evening and morning.
Exodus 20:11: For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Contradiction with Joshua 10:13
Describes the sun standing still, emphasizing the normal passage of time within a day.
Joshua 10:13: And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [Is] not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. [Jasher: or, the upright?]
Contradiction with Psalm 90:4
Repeats the idea that a thousand years are like a day, but can be seen as emphasizing God's eternity rather than equating time periods.
Psalm 90:4: For a thousand years in thy sight [are but] as yesterday when it is past, and [as] a watch in the night. [when...: or, when he hath passed them]
Contradiction with James 4:14
Highlights the brevity and transience of life, contrasting with the notion of time being a flexible or eternal measure.
James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that God's perception of time is different from humans, which might seem inconsistent with the idea that God acts within human historical timelines in the Bible. This could be seen as a contradiction for those who interpret biblical events as occurring in a literal timeframe from a human perspective. However, many theologians view this as a metaphorical expression of God's eternal nature, which may resolve the perceived inconsistency.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction with the message in 2 Peter 3:8 could relate to the different understandings of time in ancient cultures versus today. Some people might find it inconsistent with the literal interpretation of time in other biblical texts or historical records, which often describe specific time frames and dates. This could lead to confusion or conflicting interpretations about how time is measured or understood in biblical contexts.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests that time is perceived differently by God, implying that a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like a day. This idea conflicts with the scientific understanding of time as a constant and measurable quantity across the universe, governed by the laws of physics. It doesn't align with our scientific understanding that time progresses at a consistent rate.