Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book, Noah was a good and righteous man who did what God wanted and was close to Him. Noah tried his best to live a good life, and God was very happy with him.

Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned, contradicting the description of Noah as perfect and just in Genesis 6:9.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Asserts that there is not a just man on earth who does good and sins not, contradicting Noah being described as just and perfect in Genesis 6:9.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Claims that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, which contradicts Noah's portrayal as perfect in Genesis 6:9.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Psalm 14:3

Says all have turned aside and become corrupt, none doing good, contradicting the claim of Noah's righteousness and perfection.

Psalm 14:3: They are all gone aside, they are [all] together become filthy: [there is] none that doeth good, no, not one. [filthy: Heb. stinking]
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