Contradiction with Genesis 29:27
This verse suggests a wait until a specific time, contrasting Jacob's immediate agreement to work for Laban in Genesis 29:19.
Genesis 29:27: Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
The commandment against adultery contradicts the cultural norms of multiple wives as seen in the context of Genesis 29:19.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17
This verse warns against multiplying wives, which contrasts the acceptance of multiple partners as seen in the agreement to work for Leah and Rachel.
Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
The call for straightforward yes or no answers contradicts the lengthy and deceptive bridal bargain process in Genesis 29.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2
The encouragement for each man to have only one wife contradicts the multiple-marriage setup implied in Genesis 29:19.
1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.