Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that a long time ago, when there were more and more people living on the earth, families started having many daughters. This is part of a story that explains how the world was changing with so many new people.

Genesis 6:1: And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Contradicts Genesis 6:1 by portraying all creation as "very good," while Genesis 6:1 implies an impending corruption of humanity.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:7

Suggests all humans are created for God's glory, whereas Genesis 6:1 could imply a deviation from this purpose due to negative human actions.

Isaiah 43:7: [Even] every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:16

States worldly desires are not from the Father, conflicting with Genesis 6:1 where the sons of God interact with human desires.

1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

Indicates there is no marriage among angels, contradicting interpretations of Genesis 6:1 where 'sons of God' are thought by some to be angels marrying human women.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
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