Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 10:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 10:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 10:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Nimrod was a very strong and brave hunter, and people talked about him because he was so good at it. They would say, "He is like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the LORD," because he was famous for his skills.

Genesis 10:9: He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

This verse speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, suggesting that strength and might are not the ultimate values before God.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse emphasizes that successes come not by might nor power, but by God's spirit, contrasting with the idea of being mighty.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, implying that power or might in hunting or conquering should be left to God rather than man.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Highlights that the Lord values the heart over outward appearance or might, suggesting a possible conflict with being celebrated for might.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

States that someone who controls their spirit is greater than one who conquers a city, providing a contrast to the mightiness of a hunter.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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