Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Laban thought it was a good idea to give his daughter to Jacob for marriage rather than to someone else. He wanted Jacob to stay with him and work.

Genesis 29:19: And Laban said, [It is] better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

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.
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