Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Enoch was so close to God that one day God took him away to be with Him, which means Enoch didn't die like many others do. This shows that Enoch was a very special friend to God.

Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned, implying no exception, which contradicts with Enoch's exceptional life that "God took him."

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

Contradiction with John 3:13

Claims no one has ascended to heaven except Jesus, conflicting with Enoch being taken by God.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

States it is appointed for men to die once, which contradicts Enoch not experiencing death.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22

Indicates all men die in Adam, yet Enoch did not die.

1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Paradox #1

Genesis 5:24 talks about Enoch being taken by God, which is unique because most other people in the genealogy are described as dying. Some may see a theological inconsistency here regarding what happens after death or how God interacts with humans, but it's not widely considered a significant contradiction. Overall, it highlights a unique divine intervention in Enoch's life.

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