Contradiction with Genesis 10:5
Genesis 10:6 mentions the sons of Ham, while Genesis 10:5 discusses the kinsmen and maritime peoples spreading, indicating distinct lineages for different populations.
Genesis 10:5: By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:8
Genesis 10:6 speaks of the sons of Ham, while Deuteronomy 32:8 refers to dividing nations according to the sons of Israel, implying different inheritance concepts.
Deuteronomy 32:8: When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Acts 17:26
Genesis 10:6 outlines specific lineages through Ham, but Acts 17:26 emphasizes all nations being made from one blood, suggesting unity rather than distinct separation.
Acts 17:26: And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Paradox #1
Genesis 10:6 mentions the lineage of Noah's sons and their descendants. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing the genealogies and the distribution of nations listed in Genesis 10 with archaeological and historical data regarding the origins and migrations of ancient peoples. These discrepancies can lead to questions about the accuracy of the biblical account when matched with known historical records or timelines.