Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 10:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 10:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 10:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Shem was an important person because he was the father of many children, including those who would become big families later. Shem's family was special, and he had a brother named Japheth who was older than him.

Genesis 10:21: Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were [children] born.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:24

It suggests Ham is the youngest, implying Shem is older than Japheth.

Genesis 9:24: And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.

Paradox #1

Genesis 10:21 involves genealogical details where the lineage of Shem and his relationship to Japheth is described. The contradiction or conflict arises when different translations and interpretations suggest varying accounts of whether Shem or Japheth is the elder brother. This inconsistency is due to differences in ancient manuscript translations and interpretations.

Paradox #2

Genesis 10:21 has a possible numerical inconsistency because it mentions Shem as the older brother of Japheth. However, in another part of the Bible, Shem is often listed after Japheth, suggesting Japheth might be the older brother. This creates some confusion about their birth order.

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