Contradiction with Genesis 6:5-7
These verses describe God's regret for creating mankind and his intention to destroy them, which contrasts with Hebrews 11:7 that focuses on Noah's faith and righteous fear, not on the divine disappointment.
Genesis 6:5-7: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]
Contradiction with Genesis 8:21
After the flood, God resolves never to curse the ground again for man's sake despite man's inherent evil; this opposes Hebrews 11:7 by highlighting God's mercy after the event rather than the necessity of Noah's faith-driven actions.
Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]
Contradiction with Matthew 24:38-39
These verses highlight people's ignorance of the impending flood, which contrasts with Hebrews 11:7's emphasis on Noah's foresight and faith.
Matthew 24:38-39: For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:19
This verse speaks to unbelief resulting in failure to enter rest, juxtaposing with Hebrews 11:7 which showcases Noah's faith leading to salvation.
Hebrews 3:19: So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes justification by works, not by faith only, while Hebrews 11:7 focuses on Noah’s faith as the key factor.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:5
Describes Noah as a "preacher of righteousness," focusing on his actions and message, which can be seen as opposed to the portrayal in Hebrews 11:7 where the emphasis is on faith as the means of salvation.
2 Peter 2:5: And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth [person], a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Paradox #1
Hebrews 11:7 mentions the faith of Noah in building the ark. A possible contradiction could be the idea of God's justice and mercy. The story of Noah suggests God chose to save only Noah's family while punishing the rest of humanity with a flood. This can raise questions about how God's justice aligns with His mercy and love for all humanity. However, interpretations vary, and some see God's actions as a way to restore righteousness.