Contradiction with Genesis 3:17-19
These verses describe the curse placed on the ground, contradicting Genesis 5:29 which speaks of relief from the toil caused by this curse.
Genesis 3:17-19: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:3-4
This suggests that labor and toil are eternal and unchanging, contrasting with the promised relief in Genesis 5:29.
Ecclesiastes 1:3-4: What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
Contradiction with Romans 8:20-21
This implies that creation remains subject to futility and bondage, not yet relieved as proposed in Genesis 5:29.
Romans 8:20-21: For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected [the same] in hope,
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:8-9
These verses suggest true rest remains in the future, contrasting with the notion of immediate relief in Genesis 5:29.
Hebrews 4:8-9: For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. [Jesus: that is, Joshua]
Paradox #1
Genesis 5:29 might seem to have a contradiction related to the roles and functions of Noah. It suggests that Noah will bring comfort concerning work and painful toil due to the ground being cursed. However, later in the story, Noah's main role appears to be related to the flood and preservation of life rather than directly relieving toil from cursed ground. The perceived contradiction arises if one expects immediate relief from curse-related hardships through Noah, rather than understanding his role as part of a longer story leading to eventual restoration.
Paradox #2
Genesis 5:29 might seem to present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the promise of relief from hard labor and toil on the cursed ground, as stated through Lamech's words about his son Noah. The apparent conflict arises because, after the flood, the curse on the ground continues to affect humanity, despite Noah's role in the story. This can lead to questions about the fulfillment of the promised relief or change in human circumstances.
Paradox #3
Genesis 5:29 mentions Noah and his name's meaning, suggesting comfort from the toil caused by the ground being cursed due to Adam's sin. The potential contradiction here relates to earlier verses about the curse on the ground. It implies that Noah's birth would somehow alleviate this curse, but the curse on the ground was never explicitly lifted, and humanity continued to toil. This inconsistency might cause confusion about the nature and duration of the curse.