Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Noah listened to everything God told him and did exactly what God asked. This shows Noah was very obedient and trusted God completely.

Genesis 6:22: Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

God regrets making Saul king, demonstrating a change of mind, whereas Genesis 6:22 shows Noah's unwavering obedience without deviation.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

God changes His mind about destroying Nineveh when they repent, contrasting Noah's consistent execution of God's commands in Genesis 6:22.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

God regrets creating humanity, indicating regret or error, unlike Genesis 6:22 where there is no indication of regret or error in Noah's obedience.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

God relents from bringing disaster on His people, unlike the straightforward command fulfillment seen in Genesis 6:22.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

God does not change His mind, yet Genesis 6:6 suggests regret, showing inconsistency in divine nature as opposed to Genesis 6:22.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
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