Contradiction with Genesis 9:11
This verse establishes God's covenant that He will never again flood the earth to destroy all flesh, contradicting Genesis 6:17 where God announces He will do precisely that.
Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9
God refers to the waters of Noah as a promise that He would not flood the earth again, contradicting the act stated in Genesis 6:17.
Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:6-7
It speaks of the earth being reserved for fire instead of water for the day of judgment, emphasizing a different method of destruction contrasted with the flood in Genesis 6:17.
2 Peter 3:6-7: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
Contradiction with Genesis 8:21
God states He will not curse the ground again or smite every living thing as He had done, in contrast to the plan of destruction mentioned in Genesis 6:17.
Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is the idea of a loving and merciful God deciding to destroy almost all life. This can seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God is described as forgiving and compassionate.
Paradox #2
There might be a contradiction or inconsistency because the account of a global flood in this verse conflicts with geological and historical evidence that suggests such a flood did not occur. Additionally, flood stories from different cultures have variations, which raises questions about the singularity of this event as described.
Paradox #3
The conflict with scientific understanding in Genesis 6:17 arises from the account of a worldwide flood. Scientifically, there is no evidence to support a global flood that covered the entire earth. Geological records, ice cores, and fossil layers do not align with the concept of a single event flooding the entire planet. Instead, evidence suggests that while there have been large regional floods throughout history, a planet-wide flood as described is not supported by current scientific data.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Genesis 6:17 could be seen as the conflict between the idea of a loving and just God and the act of destroying almost all life on Earth with a flood. Some might see it as inconsistent for a benevolent deity to punish so broadly, affecting innocent creatures alongside the guilty.