Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 9:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 9:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 9:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse means that God will make Japheth's family big and successful, and they will live peacefully with Shem's family, while Canaan's family will serve them.

Genesis 9:27: God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. [enlarge: or, persuade]

Contradiction with Genesis 9:25

Instead of enlarging Japheth, Noah curses Canaan.

Genesis 9:25: And he said, Cursed [be] Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

God will punish the children for the sins of the fathers, contradicting the blessing on Japheth's descendants regardless of his ancestors.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and blessings towards enemies, contrasting the notion of Canaan's servitude.

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;

Paradox #1

The moral conflict could arise from the idea of favoring one group over another, suggesting inequality. This might seem inconsistent with other teachings that promote equality and love for all people.

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