Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Genesis 8:7 mentions a raven that did not return to Noah, while Genesis 1:31 states that everything God made was very good, implying harmony and fulfillment in creation.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Genesis 6:19-20
These verses imply that all creatures, including birds like ravens, were to be preserved by going into the ark, yet Genesis 8:7 suggests that the raven found no rest but did not return as expected, indicating a contradiction in its preservation purpose.
Genesis 6:19-20: And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every [sort] shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep [them] alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
Contradiction with Genesis 7:2-3
These verses emphasize the preservation of every kind of bird, but Genesis 8:7 highlights that the raven did not fulfill its typical role or return, challenging the notion of preservation and care.
Genesis 7:2-3: Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that [are] not clean by two, the male and his female. [by sevens: Heb. seven seven]
Contradiction with Genesis 8:9
In contrast to Genesis 8:7, this verse speaks about the dove returning, highlighting consistent reliance on the dove compared to the raven's failure to return, creating a narrative contradiction in behavior.
Genesis 8:9: But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters [were] on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. [pulled...: Heb. caused her to come]