Contradiction with Isaiah 40:22
Describes God stretching out the heavens, which might imply a different method of creation than the gathering of waters as in Genesis 1:9.
Isaiah 40:22: [It is] he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof [are] as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: [It is...: or, Him that]
Contradiction with Job 38:4-5
Describes God questioning Job where he was during the laying of earth’s foundations, potentially suggesting a different sequence or manner than Genesis 1:9.
Job 38:4-5: Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. [hast...: Heb. knowest understanding]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:5-9
Suggests that the earth was set on foundations and waters were already present and bounded, differing from the separation process of Genesis 1:9.
Psalm 104:5-9: [Who] laid the foundations of the earth, [that] it should not be removed for ever. [Who...: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases]