Contradiction with Genesis 9:19
Genesis 11:2 describes people migrating from the east, while Genesis 9:19 implies they dispersed throughout the earth from Noah's sons, which suggests a broader dispersion rather than a singular migration from one direction.
Genesis 9:19: These [are] the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread.
Contradiction with Genesis 10:5
Genesis 11:2 mentions people moving as one group, but Genesis 10:5 refers to the division of the nations and lands, indicating multiple groups rather than a singular migration.
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 Genesis 10:20
Genesis 11:2 speaks of migration from the east as a unified group, whereas Genesis 10:20 describes people divided by languages and lands, implying separated groups rather than a singular movement.
Genesis 10:20: These [are] the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, [and] in their nations.
Contradiction with Genesis 10:31
Genesis 11:2 suggests a unified migration, contrary to Genesis 10:31 which indicates the descendants of Shem spreading according to their families, languages, and nations.
Genesis 10:31: These [are] the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Genesis 11:2 might relate to the migration pattern described. Some scholars argue that the direction of movement or location conflicts with archaeological evidence about early human settlement and migration in the region.