Contradiction with Genesis 6:2
This verse describes the "sons of God" taking human wives, implying that celestial beings partake in marriage.
Genesis 6:2: That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they [were] fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Contradiction with Genesis 6:4
It describes the "sons of God" having children with human women, suggesting interaction similar to marital relations.
Genesis 6:4: There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare [children] to them, the same [became] mighty men which [were] of old, men of renown.
Contradiction with Revelation 19:9
This verse refers to the "marriage supper of the Lamb," suggesting that marriage concepts exist beyond earthly life.
Revelation 19:9: And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed [are] they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:5
The verse uses marital language to describe the relationship between God and His people, implying a continuation of such relationships spiritually.
Isaiah 54:5: For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. [Maker: Heb. Makers]
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict with the idea of eternal relationships in heaven, such as marriage, which is important in other parts of the Bible. This creates a tension between earthly relationships and their significance in the afterlife.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction between this verse and the idea of marriage being eternal or continuing into an afterlife. While some beliefs hold that marriage lasts forever, this verse suggests a different scenario for relationships after life on Earth. This can cause confusion or differing interpretations about the nature of marriage in a spiritual context.
Paradox #3
Some people see a contradiction between this verse and other biblical descriptions of the afterlife or resurrection. Different parts of the Bible give different pictures of life after death, which can seem inconsistent. Additionally, some religious traditions outside of Christianity have their own views on the afterlife that might conflict with this verse.
Paradox #4
One possible contradiction with the concept in that verse is the suggestion of existence without biological processes, such as marriage or reproduction, which are fundamental to human life and survival as understood by biology. This idea challenges our understanding of human nature and social structures based on current scientific knowledge.
Paradox #5
Matthew 22:30 discusses how people will not marry after resurrection. A contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the importance placed on marriage and family in many religious and cultural contexts. If marriage is seen as a fundamental and divine institution on Earth, its absence in the afterlife might seem inconsistent with its earthly significance. Some might find it challenging to reconcile the high value placed on marriage with its lack of place in the afterlife.