Contradiction with Exodus 20:11
Exodus 20:11 emphasizes that God created for six days and rested on the seventh day, aligning with Genesis 2:2 rather than contradicting it.
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 Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 doesn't directly address creation or divine rest, so it doesn't present a contradiction to Genesis 2:2.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Matthew 5:17 relates to fulfilling the law rather than creation or rest, hence not providing a contradiction to Genesis 2:2.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:4
Hebrews 4:4 actually references Genesis 2:2 regarding God's rest, reinforcing rather than contradicting it.
Hebrews 4:4: For he spake in a certain place of the seventh [day] on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction because Genesis 1 describes God creating everything in six days and then resting on the seventh day, while Genesis 2 seems to give a different order or details of creation. This can raise questions about the consistency between these two accounts.
Paradox #2
Genesis 2:2 might seem to contradict the idea of God being all-powerful and never needing rest. If God is all-powerful, some might ask why He would need to rest at all. However, many interpretations suggest that this "rest" was not due to tiredness but was instead a way to set an example for humans about the importance of rest.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse involves the differing order and timing of creation events described in Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. In Genesis 1, the creation account concludes with God resting on the seventh day after creating the universe in six days. However, Genesis 2 provides a slightly different sequence and focus, which some readers find inconsistent with the order of creation in Genesis 1. This has led to debates about whether the two chapters represent different traditions or perspectives on the creation story.
Paradox #4
The contradiction might arise from the idea of God resting, as described, which could conflict with the scientific understanding of an omnipotent being that doesn't require rest. In science, the concept of rest applies to beings with limitations, like humans, but an all-powerful being wouldn't need rest.
Paradox #5
The potential contradiction involves the timing of God's rest. Genesis 2:2 states that God finished His work and rested on the seventh day. However, some translations and interpretations suggest it happened on the sixth day, leading to confusion about the exact day God completed His work and rested. This difference in interpretation could cause inconsistency.