Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that God created light with just His words, showing how powerful He is. It helps us understand that God made everything in the world, starting with light.

Genesis 1:3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:16

God created two great lights (the sun and the moon) after light was already mentioned in Genesis 1:3, suggesting a different timing for the creation of light sources.

Genesis 1:16: And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: [he made] the stars also. [to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:14

The creation of lights in the firmament to divide the day from night occurs after the initial appearance of light in Genesis 1:3, implying a possible contradiction in the sequence of events.

Genesis 1:14: And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: [the day...: Heb. between the day and between the night]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:11

This verse implies that everything was created within six days, yet Genesis 1:3 talks about light being created on the first day before other elements like sun, moon, and stars.

Exodus 20:11: For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Contradiction with John 1:5

This verse refers to the light shining in the darkness, contrasting the orderly creation of light in Genesis 1:3 with a more spiritual or metaphorical interpretation.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Paradox #1

Some people point out a potential contradiction regarding the creation of light in this verse before the creation of the sun, moon, and stars, which occur later. They wonder how light could exist without these sources. However, others suggest various interpretations, such as God being the source of light or the sequence being symbolic rather than literal.

Paradox #2

Some people see a conflict between the creation of light before the creation of the sun, moon, and stars, which are mentioned later in the creation story. This raises questions about the source of light and the sequence of creation events.

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