Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when Jacob saw Rachel, he wanted to help her, so he moved the big stone from the well and let her sheep have a drink. Jacob was being kind and trying to make a good impression on Rachel.

Genesis 29:10: And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Genesis 29:10 depicts Jacob's decisive action, while James 1:6 advises against being wavering or double-minded.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Genesis 29:10 shows Jacob relying on his own strength, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord instead of one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 29:10 portrays an assertive action for self-gain, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and bless even one's enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Jacob's action is self-serving in Genesis 29:10, contrary to Luke 6:29 which encourages turning the other cheek in conflict.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

In Genesis 29:10, Jacob acts immediately, while Romans 12:19 counsels to leave vengeance to God instead of taking matters into one's own hands.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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