Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob completed his work and got married to Rachel, who he loved very much. This story shows how Jacob worked hard to be with the person he loved.

Genesis 29:28: And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

The commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery" may contrast with the practice of polygamy seen in Jacob's marriages.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:18

This verse prohibits taking a wife's sister as a rival wife during her lifetime, contrasting Jacob marrying both Leah and Rachel.

Leviticus 18:18: Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex [her], to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life [time]. [a wife...: or, one wife to another]

Contradiction with Malachi 2:14-16

These verses emphasize faithfulness and the idea of marriage as a covenant, potentially clashing with the multiple marriages of Jacob.

Malachi 2:14-16: Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet [is] she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6

Jesus speaks of marriage as between one man and one woman, possibly conflicting with the multiple marriages presented in Genesis 29:28.

Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2

Paul advises that each man should have one wife, which disagrees with Jacob marrying two sisters.

1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse might arise from the actions surrounding marriage arrangements and the treatment of women as part of agreements or transactions. It reflects cultural practices of the time that may conflict with modern views on consent and equality in relationships.

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