Are there contradictions in the Bible

[aarceng (Chris)]

@Dominic_Roy_Accampo

It is frequently stated that there are two creation accounts in Genesis.

We’ve covered this enough I think. Is this the only supposed contradiction or error in the Bible?

[Bill_II]

@aarceng

Is this the only supposed contradiction or error in the Bible?

@aarceng can you address the many errors in the Bible related to human reproduction?

[fmiddel]

@Wookin_Panub

Ya…I have heard the same thing. There are not two creation accounts in Genesis. People who say that just want there to be in order that it fit their narrative. The bible has no contradictions. If it did, then you could not trust any of God’s word, since God contradictions are basically falsehoods, and God is not a liar.

I wonder what you do with:

2 Samuel 24:1 - "Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.’” (NIV)

and

1 Chronicles 21:1 - “Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.”

?

I believe there is an explanation for this, but it actually is a flat-out contradiction (unless you suggest that it is describing two different events).

[aarceng (Chris)]

There are attempts at a resolution of this but I don’t find them particularly satisfactory. I think perhaps the census was a historical event. At best one author has the correct cause and effect.