Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Laban invited all the men to come together and have a big party. He wanted to celebrate something special with everyone.

Genesis 29:22: And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.

Contradiction with Luke 14:12-14

Jesus advises to invite the poor, maimed, lame, and blind to feasts, not just friends and rich neighbors, contrasting with Laban's likely inviting only local people.

Luke 14:12-14: Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-2

Warns against doing acts to be seen by others, contrasting Laban's public wedding feast which could be seen as for public approval.

Matthew 6:1-2: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:17

Suggests a meal of love with herbs is better than a stalled ox with hatred, contrasting with Laban’s large feast which doesn't guarantee a loving relationship.

Proverbs 15:17: Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Contradiction with Isaiah 22:13

Describes feasting with a focus on eating and drinking for tomorrow we die, showing a possible lack of deeper spiritual purpose, as might be suggested is missing from Laban's feast.

Isaiah 22:13: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:7

Warns against indulging in revelry as the Israelites did in the wilderness, which contrasts with the celebratory nature of Laban’s feast that might lean towards revelry.

1 Corinthians 10:7: Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
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