Talking through Genesis - Final Thoughts

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  • @tr4hek389
    @tr4hek38927 күн бұрын

    The book of Genesis contains various contradictions that challenge readers to think critically about the text. Since they're fundamentally distinct from one another, demonstrating that they cannot originate from God, as God is not the source of confusion. Below are a few instances for reference. Creation of Humans: Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." This verse suggests a simultaneous creation of male and female humans in the image of God. On the other hand, Genesis 2:7 describes a more sequential process: "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." This verse portrays a specific creation of Adam from the dust of the ground, followed by the act of breathing life into him. The contradiction arises in the order and method of creation presented in these verses. Genesis 1:27 seems to imply a simultaneous creation of male and female humans in the image of God, while Genesis 2:7 focuses on the individual creation of Adam from the dust of the ground. One more: Genesis 1:11-12 describes the creation of plants on the third day before humans on the sixth day. Genesis 2:5-7 seems to suggest that there were no plants until after the creation of Adam, as it mentions that there was no one to work the ground before Adam was created. These verses present a potential contradiction regarding the timing of the creation of plants in relation to the creation of humans. Genesis 1 presents the creation of plants before humans, while Genesis 2 implies that there were no plants until after the creation of Adam. Order of Creation: Genesis 1:25-27: Describes the creation of animals followed by the creation of humans on the sixth day. Genesis 2:18-22: Focuses on the creation of Adam first, then the animals, and finally the creation of Eve from Adam's rib. Genealogies: Genesis 5:3-32: Provides a genealogy from Adam to Noah, listing the ages of each patriarch at the time of their son's birth. Genesis 11:10-26: Gives a genealogy from Shem to Terah, with different ages and names compared to the genealogy in Genesis 5. Flood Narrative: Genesis 6:17: "I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish." Genesis 7:23: "Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out; people and animals and the creatures that move along the ground and the birds were wiped from the earth. Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark." The Number of Clean Animals on the Ark: Genesis 7:2-3: God commands Noah to take seven pairs of clean animals and one pair of unclean animals onto the ark. Genesis 7:8-9: In the actual account of Noah entering the ark, it states that he took two of every kind of animal, clean and unclean. Abraham's Departure from Haran: Genesis 11:31: Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot, and his daughter-in-law Sarai and left Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan but settled in Haran. Genesis 12:1-5: God tells Abram to leave his country, his people, and his father's household and go to the land God will show him, which is Canaan. Abram then departs from Haran.

  • @tr4hek389

    @tr4hek389

    27 күн бұрын

    Jacob's Encounter with God: Genesis 32:30: Jacob names the place Peniel, saying he saw God face to face and his life was preserved. Exodus 33:20: God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live. The Descendants of Benjamin: Genesis 46:21: Lists the ten sons of Benjamin who went down to Egypt with Jacob. Numbers 26:38-41: Provides a different list of Benjamin's sons, with different names and numbers, during the census taken after the Israelites left Egypt. The Creation of Light: Genesis 1:3-5: Describes God creating light on the first day and separating it from darkness. Genesis 1:14-19: Later describes the creation of the sun, moon, and stars on the fourth day to govern the day and night. Contradiction: The contradiction lies in the order of the creation of light sources. Genesis 1:3-5 describes light being created before the sun, moon, and stars, while Genesis 1:14-19 presents the creation of these celestial bodies after the creation of light. The Order of Plant and Animal Creation: Genesis 1:11-13: States that plants were created on the third day before the creation of the sun on the fourth day. Genesis 1:20-25: Describes the creation of sea creatures and birds on the fifth day before land animals on the sixth day. In Genesis 1:11-13, plants are created on the third day before the creation of the sun on the fourth day. This sequence seems to imply that plants were created and had to survive without the sun for a day, which raises questions about how they could have thrived without sunlight for photosynthesis. On the other hand, in Genesis 1:20-25, sea creatures and birds are created on the fifth day before land animals on the sixth day. This order contradicts the natural hierarchy of creation, where land animals are typically considered more closely related to birds than sea creatures. The sequence of events in the text presents a puzzling inconsistency that challenges the reliability of the text. The Naming of Eve: Genesis 2:23: Adam names his wife Eve because she would become the mother of all the living. Genesis 3:20: Adam names his wife Eve after the Fall, indicating that she would be the mother of all the living. The Punishment for Eating the Forbidden Fruit: Genesis 2:17: God warns Adam that if he eats from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, he will surely die. Genesis 3:22-24: After Adam and Eve eat the fruit, they are not immediately put to death but are banished from the Garden of Eden. The Creation of Man and Woman: Genesis 1:27: States that God created man and woman together in His image. Genesis 2:7, 21-22: Describes God creating man first from the dust of the ground and then creating woman from man's rib. The Flood Waters: Genesis 7:12: Describes the rain falling on the earth for 40 days and nights during the flood. Genesis 8:2: Mentions that the rain stopped after 40 days, but the floodwaters continued for 150 days. The Covenant with Abraham: Genesis 15:18: God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him the land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates River. Genesis 17:8: God reaffirms the covenant with Abraham but specifies the land of Canaan as the inheritance. The Descendants of Esau: Genesis 36:1, 9: Lists the sons of Esau. 1 Chronicles 1:35-37: Provides a different list of Esau's sons with different names.

  • @tr4hek389

    @tr4hek389

    27 күн бұрын

    The Creation of Animals: Genesis 1:24-25: Describes God creating animals before creating humans. Genesis 2:18-19: Mentions God creating animals after creating Adam but before creating Eve. The Duration of the Flood: Genesis 7:17-24: States that the floodwaters covered the earth for 150 days. Genesis 8:3-14: Describes the waters receding after 150 days, but Noah and his family remained in the ark for a total of about a year. The Descendants of Shem: Genesis 10:22-31: Lists the descendants of Shem, including Arphaxad, Shelah, Eber, and others. Luke 3:36-38: In the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, the lineage from Shem to Abraham differs from the one in Genesis. The Age of Terah: Genesis 11:26: States that Terah lived to be 205 years old. Acts 7:4: In Stephen's speech in the New Testament, it mentions that Terah died at the age of 75. The Descendants of Judah: Genesis 46:12: Lists the sons of Judah as Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah. 1 Chronicles 2:3-8: Provides a different list of Judah's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Reuben: Genesis 46:9: Lists the sons of Reuben as Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. Numbers 26:5-9: Provides a different list of Reuben's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Levi: Genesis 46:11: Lists the sons of Levi as Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Exodus 6:16-20: Provides a different list of Levi's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Ephraim: Genesis 46:20: Lists the sons of Ephraim as Shuthelah, Bered, and Tahan. Numbers 26:35-37: Provides a different list of Ephraim's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Manasseh: Genesis 46:20: Lists the sons of Manasseh as Asriel and Machir. Numbers 26:29-34: Provides a different list of Manasseh's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Issachar: Genesis 46:13: Lists the sons of Issachar as Tola, Puah, Job, and Shimron. Numbers 26:23-25: Provides a different list of Issachar's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Zebulun: Genesis 46:14: Lists the sons of Zebulun as Sered, Elon, and Jahleel. Numbers 26:26-27: Provides a different list of Zebulun's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Gad: Genesis 46:16: Lists the sons of Gad as Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. Numbers 26:15-18: Provides a different list of Gad's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Asher: Genesis 46:17: Lists the sons of Asher as Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Numbers 26:44-46: Provides a different list of Asher's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Naphtali: Genesis 46:24: Lists the sons of Naphtali as Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. Numbers 26:48-50: Provides a different list of Naphtali's sons with different names and order. The Descendants of Ishmael: Genesis 25:13-16: Lists the sons of Ishmael, including Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, and others. 1 Chronicles 1:29-31: Provides a different list of Ishmael's sons with different names and order. Abraham's Departure to Canaan: Genesis 12:4: "So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran." Acts 7:4: "So Abram went out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. And from there, when his father was dead, He moved him to this land in which you now dwell." These verses are highly contradictory regarding Abraham's departure point before going to Canaan, with Genesis mentioning Harran and Acts mentioning the land of the Chaldeans. The Naming of Beersheba: Genesis 21:31: "So that place was called Beersheba, because the two men swore an oath there." Genesis 26:33: "He called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the town has been Beersheba." These verses present a contradiction in the naming of Beersheba. In one passage, it is named Beersheba due to an oath, while in another, it is called Shibah, with the name Beersheba mentioned as well, leading to confusion about the origin of the town's name. The Age of Terah at Death: Genesis 11:32: "Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran." Acts 7:4: "Then he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After the death of his father, God sent him to this land where you are now living." These verses present a contradiction regarding the age of Terah at his death. Genesis states that Terah lived 205 years and died in Haran, while Acts implies that Terah died before Abraham left Haran, leading to a discrepancy in the timeline of events. The Location of Jacob's Burial: Genesis 50:13: "His sons carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave in the field of Machpelah, near Mamre, which Abraham had bought along with the field as a burial place from Ephron the Hittite." Acts 7:15-16: "Then Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our ancestors died. Their bodies were brought back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a certain sum of money." These verses present a contradiction in the location of Jacob's burial. Genesis states that Jacob was buried in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, while Acts mentions that Jacob's body was brought back to Shechem for burial, leading to confusion about the actual burial place. The Descendants of Simeon: Genesis 46:10: "The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman." Numbers 26:12-14: Lists the sons of Simeon as Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. These verses present a contradiction in the listing of Simeon's sons. While both passages mention Shaul, there are differences in the names and number of sons listed, leading to inconsistencies in the genealogy of Simeon The Descendants of Japheth: Genesis 10:2-5: Lists the sons of Japheth as Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshek, and Tiras. 1 Chronicles 1:5-7: Provides a similar list of the sons of Japheth but with slight variations in the names and order. These verses present a contradiction in the listing of Japheth's sons. While both passages mention similar names, there are differences in the order and presentation of the sons, leading to inconsistencies in the genealogy of Japheth. The Descendants of Ham: Genesis 10:6-7: Lists the sons of Ham as Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. 1 Chronicles 1:8-10: Provides a similar list of the sons of Ham but with slight variations in the names and order. These verses present a contradiction in the listing of Ham's sons. While both passages mention similar names, there are differences in the order and presentation of the sons, leading to discrepancies in the genealogy of Ham. Number of Jacob's descendants: In Genesis 46:27, it is stated that there were 70 descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt. However, when the list of names is counted, the total comes to 66. This discrepancy has led to discussions about the actual number of Jacob's descendants who traveled to Egypt and how the number 70 is arrived at. In conclusion, the presence of contradictions in the text raises doubts about its divine origin, as God is not the source of confusion. This is just one of many examples of such contradictions found throughout the texts. So, basically, all those contradictions are a big no-no from God, who definitely doesn't do confusion. And trust me, there are plenty more where those came from in the texts.

  • @christlutheranchurchhickor7181

    @christlutheranchurchhickor7181

    24 күн бұрын

    The text might confuse you, but it appears that it did not confuse those who passed it down from one generation to the next for thousands of years. Confusion arises when we divorce the biblical text from its original context. So, it's not God who is the source of confusion, but rather a mishandling of the text.

  • @tr4hek389

    @tr4hek389

    24 күн бұрын

    ​@@christlutheranchurchhickor7181This text is a perfect example of lies and confusion, made by imperfect men instead of God, with no coherence or consistency in its stories. Uneducated followers blindly trusted deceitful scholars, unable to question or understand the truth due to their lack of education. The authors wrote the text without any logical structure, leading to contradictions and flaws that undermine its credibility. Priests knowingly changed scriptures and made up stories to deceive and control the masses. Lies from thousands of years ago were passed down from one generation to the next, perpetuating deception. The text is irrational and inconsistent, lacking truth and reason, as it was not created with logic or coherence in mind. It is clear that God, who is not the author of confusion, did not have a hand in creating such a text.

  • @tr4hek389

    @tr4hek389

    24 күн бұрын

    ​@@christlutheranchurchhickor7181The text is a prime example of falsehoods and chaos, crafted by fallible individuals rather than by a divine being, with a lack of unity or reliability in its narratives. Followers with limited education blindly trusted dishonest scholars, unable to question or grasp the truth due to their lack of knowledge. The writers of the text did so without a coherent structure, resulting in discrepancies and weaknesses that diminish its credibility. Priests deliberately altered scriptures and fabricated tales to manipulate and dominate the masses. Deceits from centuries ago were transmitted from one generation to the next, perpetuating the falsehoods. The text is illogical and incongruous, devoid of truth and rationality, as it was not conceived with logic or consistency in mind. It is evident that God, who is not the author of confusion, did not play a role in the creation of such a text.