Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:8
Paul suggests it is good for the unmarried and widows to remain single, which contradicts the idea of needing a "help meet."
1 Corinthians 7:8: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:10-12
Jesus speaks of those who choose not to marry for the sake of the kingdom, contradicting the notion of needing a spouse for companionship.
Matthew 19:10-12: His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with [his] wife, it is not good to marry.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:1
Paul advises that it is good for a man not to touch a woman, suggesting that companionship is not necessary.
1 Corinthians 7:1: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.
Contradiction with Revelation 14:4
Describes those who were not defiled with women for they are virgins, which contrasts with the idea of needing a "help meet."
Revelation 14:4: These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, [being] the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. [redeemed: Gr. bought]
Contradiction with Luke 20:34-36
Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people won't marry, indicating companionship isn't necessary.
Luke 20:34-36: And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
Paradox #1
Genesis 2:18 talks about the creation of a companion for Adam. A potential contradiction arises when comparing it with Genesis 1, where the creation of humans seems to happen simultaneously and without a mention of solitude. The inconsistency lies in the order and details of creation between the two accounts.
Paradox #2
Genesis 2:18 states that it is not good for man to be alone, so God decides to make a helper for him. Some people see a contradiction with the earlier creation account in Genesis 1, where God repeatedly says that everything He created was good. This creates a perceived inconsistency because, on one hand, creation is described as entirely good, while on the other hand, it's suggested that something is not good (man's loneliness) and needs to be remedied.
Paradox #3
Some people point out a contradiction between this verse and the earlier part of Genesis where it says everything God made was good. In this verse, it suggests that something was not good, which can be seen as inconsistent with the earlier statements of creation being good. This could be seen as a conflict in the narrative order or the portrayal of God's creation process.
Paradox #4
Some people might see a contradiction or conflict because this verse implies that being alone is not good, suggesting that companionship is essential. However, other parts of the Bible discuss the virtues of solitude or singleness, like the Apostle Paul's encouragement of singleness in the New Testament, which can seem inconsistent with the idea that it is not good to be alone.