Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse mentions that God is not the author of confusion, while Genesis 11:8 describes God scattering people and confounding their language.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with James 3:16
James speaks of confusion as being associated with evil work, whereas Genesis 11:8 involves divine action leading to confusion through the scattering of people.
James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Paradox #1
Genesis 11:8 talks about people being scattered over the earth. Historically, some might see a contradiction because archaeological and linguistic evidence suggests that human migration and language diversification occurred gradually over time, unlike the sudden scattering implied by the biblical story.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Genesis 11:8 could be seen in the idea that God confuses people's language and scatters them as a response to their unity and collaboration. One might see a conflict between the actions taken by God in this verse and the general moral value of promoting cooperation and understanding among people. It raises questions about why unity and progress are met with dispersal and confusion.