Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God told Noah to gather all types of food that people and animals could eat. This food would be for Noah, his family, and all the animals on the ark to eat and stay safe during the big flood.

Genesis 6:21: And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather [it] to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises against worrying about food and drink, whereas Genesis 6:21 emphasizes gathering a store of food.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse highlights how God provides for the birds without them needing to store food, in contrast to Genesis 6:21 which instructs storing food.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

Emphasizes reliance on spiritual nourishment over physical food, which contrasts with the physical preparation described in Genesis 6:21.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises not to boast about tomorrow, contradicting the foresight and preparation detailed in Genesis 6:21.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Paradox #1

Genesis 6:21 talks about gathering food for all creatures on Noah's Ark. A scientific inconsistency here is the practicality of storing enough diverse food on a large boat for all species, considering their varied dietary needs and the spoilage of food over time without modern preservation methods. This logistical challenge is difficult to reconcile with our understanding of animal care and food preservation.

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