Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 9:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 9:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 9:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Noah started working as a farmer and grew a garden with grape vines. This shows that after the big flood, Noah began a new life by taking care of plants and making food for his family.

Genesis 9:20: And Noah began [to be] an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard:

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns about the deceptive nature of wine, potentially contradicting Noah's planting of a vineyard as a righteous act.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises against drunkenness, suggesting a contradictory view to the consumption of wine implied in the context of Genesis 9:20.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

Criticizes those who follow strong drink, which could be seen as contradictory to Noah’s cultivation of a vineyard.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]

Contradiction with Numbers 6:3

Part of the Nazirite vow which involves abstaining from wine, opposing the actions of a revered biblical figure like Noah.

Numbers 6:3: He shall separate [himself] from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15

Condemns giving neighbors drink to make them drunk, contrasting with the potential outcome of vineyard cultivation.

Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
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