Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, God is telling people to have many children and make the earth full of life. It means God wants families to grow and spread all over the world.

Genesis 9:7: And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2

While Genesis 9:7 encourages multiplication, Ecclesiastes 3:2 suggests there is a time to be born and a time to die, implying a limit to growth and life cycles.

Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:12

Genesis 9:7 emphasizes procreation, whereas Matthew 19:12 mentions those who choose to live as eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake, contradicting the command to be fruitful and multiply.

Matthew 19:12: For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].

Contradiction with Luke 23:29

Genesis 9:7 promotes childbearing, but Luke 23:29 pronounces a blessing on those who do not bear children, presenting a contrasting viewpoint.

Luke 23:29: For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed [are] the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:7-8

Genesis 9:7 encourages populating the earth, while 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 reflects Paul's wish for others to remain single like him, highlighting a preference for singleness over procreation.

1 Corinthians 7:7-8: For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:3-5

Although Genesis 9:7 stresses reproduction, 1 Timothy 5:3-5 values widows who do not have families to support, demonstrating that not everyone is meant to fulfill the command to multiply.

1 Timothy 5:3-5: Honour widows that are widows indeed.

Paradox #1

Genesis 9:7 encourages humans to "be fruitful and multiply." A contradiction may arise when considering overpopulation and environmental concerns in today's world. While multiplying was essential for early population growth, some argue that excessive growth now can strain resources and harm the planet, conflicting with values of stewardship and care for the Earth.

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