Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Laban asked Jacob what he wanted to be paid for working for him, since they were family and he shouldn't work for free. It's like when you help someone and they want to give you a treat or allowance for your help.

Genesis 29:15: And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou [art] my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what [shall] thy wages [be]?

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16

This verse implies not oppressing to gain wealth, contradicting Laban's negotiation for labor.

Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

This verse emphasizes giving freely without expectation of payment, which contrasts with labor for wages.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with Romans 4:4

This verse discusses working for wages as a due, whereas Laban asks Jacob to negotiate his wages.

Romans 4:4: Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
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