Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
This verse, part of the Ten Commandments, prohibits making any graven image or likeness of anything, which some may interpret as including setting up a stone pillar as a form of idolization.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3
Commands the destruction of all forms of idol worship, including pillars, which can be seen as contradicting the practice of erecting a stone as a religious act as Jacob did.
Deuteronomy 12:3: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. [overthrow: Heb. break down]
Contradiction with Hosea 10:1-2
Speaks against setting up altars and pillars as acts of idolatry, in contrast to Jacob setting up a stone pillar as a form of worship.
Hosea 10:1-2: Israel [is] an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images. [an...: or, a vine emptying the fruit which it giveth] [images: Heb. statues, or, standing images]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 14:23
Criticizes the building of high places, images, and groves, which parallels setting up a stone pillar, suggesting disapproval of such practices.
1 Kings 14:23: For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree. [images: or, standing images, or, statues]