Contradiction with Genesis 7:16
In this verse, Noah and his family are instructed to enter the ark, which contrasts with the instruction to go forth.
Genesis 7:16: And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:1
This verse instructs Noah and his sons to "be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth," while Genesis 8:16 focuses on the physical departure from the ark.
Genesis 9:1: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
Contradiction with Genesis 6:18
This verse outlines God's covenant with Noah to enter the ark, contrasting with Genesis 8:16 where they are told to leave.
Genesis 6:18: But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.
Contradiction with Genesis 19:17
Lot is instructed to flee the city without looking back, contrasting with the instruction in Genesis 8:16, where Noah is told to leave the ark with his family.
Genesis 19:17: And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:13
Moses tells the Israelites to stand still and see the Lord's salvation, contrasting the active command in Genesis 8:16 to physically depart from the ark.
Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
Contradiction with Numbers 14:30
This verse states that the older generation of Israelites would not enter the Promised Land, contrasting God's command to enter a safe and new beginning in Genesis 8:16.
Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:10
God instructs the remnant of Judah to stay in the land and not go to Egypt, contrasting the command in Genesis 8:16 to leave the ark.
Jeremiah 42:10: If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull [you] down, and I will plant you, and not pluck [you] up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.