Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 9:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 9:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 9:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that God will be very good to Shem and his family, and that Canaan will help and serve them. This shows how God makes plans for families and their future.

Genesis 9:26: And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. [his servant: or, servant to them]

Contradiction with Genesis 9:1

Genesis 9:26 condemns one of Noah's sons (Canaan), while Genesis 9:1 blesses all his sons equally.

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 12:3

Genesis 9:26 pronounces a curse on Canaan, Noah’s grandson, whereas Genesis 12:3 talks about God's promise of blessing to Abraham's descendants.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 9:26 involves a curse, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Genesis 9:26 includes a curse, contradicting Romans 12:14 which advises to bless those who persecute you.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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