Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 11:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 11:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 11:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Eber was 34 years old when he became the father of Peleg. This verse is part of a list that tells about the family members from long ago and how important they were in the Bible story.

Genesis 11:16: And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: [Peleg: Gr. Phalec]

Contradiction with Genesis 10:25

Genesis 11:16 describes one genealogy timeline, while Genesis 10:25 presents another, potentially causing chronological inconsistencies.

Genesis 10:25: And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one [was] Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name [was] Joktan. [Peleg: that is Division]
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