Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse means that after Jared had his son Enoch, he lived for another 800 years. During this time, Jared had more sons and daughters.

Genesis 5:19: And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

Genesis 5:19 does not address the accountability for every word spoken, while Matthew emphasizes judgment for our spoken words.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Contradiction with Luke 20:35-36

Genesis 5:19 discusses earthly generations, while Luke implies that earthly relationships and lineage are less relevant in the afterlife.

Luke 20:35-36: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Contradiction with John 3:16

Genesis 5:19 records lineages, while John 3:16 offers salvation to all based on faith, not lineage.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Genesis 5:19 lists a genealogy, implying the continuity of generations, whereas Romans emphasizes the fallenness of all humanity, not just individual lineage.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Genesis 5:19 documents a genealogical line, but Galatians states there is no distinction between people in Christ, contradicting the focus on specific lineages.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Genesis 5:19 highlights familial lines and descendants, but Ephesians stresses that salvation does not depend on lineage or works.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:4

Genesis 5:19 is part of genealogical records which Timothy warns against focusing too much on, suggesting they do not advance faith.

1 Timothy 1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].

Contradiction with Titus 3:9

Genesis 5:19 is part of a genealogical record, whereas Titus advises not to focus on such genealogies as they are unprofitable and vain.

Titus 3:9: But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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