Contradiction with Genesis 15:5
This verse discusses the promise of countless offspring to Abraham, while Genesis 6:15 deals with specific measurements for Noah's ark, focusing on structure and size rather than abundance.
Genesis 15:5: And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.
Contradiction with Exodus 25:10
This verse specifies dimensions for the Ark of the Covenant, differing from Genesis 6:15 by highlighting a focus on sacred covenants rather than the practical dimensions of Noah's ark.
Exodus 25:10: And they shall make an ark [of] shittim wood: two cubits and a half [shall be] the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:2
The verse outlines measurements for Solomon's temple, emphasizing grandeur and divine dwelling, contrasting with Genesis 6:15's practical dimensions for survival and refuge.
1 Kings 6:2: And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty [cubits], and the height thereof thirty cubits.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:31-32
Here, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a mustard seed, which grows large from something small, contrasting with Genesis 6:15 which prescribes fixed large dimensions from the start.
Matthew 13:31-32: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Paradox #1
Genesis 6:15 provides the dimensions of Noah's Ark. A potential contradiction or conflict arises when comparing these dimensions with modern engineering and shipbuilding knowledge. Some argue that the size and proportions given in the verse would not be practical for such a large wooden vessel, as it would likely face structural stability issues and could not withstand severe weather conditions. This raises questions about the feasibility of the Ark being built as described.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with Genesis 6:15 relates to the dimensions given for Noah's Ark. Based on those ancient measurements, the size of the ark described seems too large for the technology and materials available at the time it was supposedly built. Modern engineering suggests that wooden ships of that size would be structurally unstable, as they would likely warp and leak without advanced technology, which was not available to early civilizations.