Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written this book, Jacob is talking to shepherds about taking care of their sheep. He is telling them that it is still daylight, so they should give the sheep water and let them eat.

Genesis 29:7: And he said, Lo, [it is] yet high day, neither [is it] time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go [and] feed [them]. [it is...: Heb. yet the day is great]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:11

This verse encourages diligence in one's work, while Genesis 29:7 suggests it's too early for labor.

Proverbs 12:11: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:13

This verse advises against loving sleep and promotes wakefulness and work, contradicting the rest period in Genesis 29:7.

Proverbs 20:13: Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:6

This verse encourages sowing seed in the morning and evening, in contrast to the timing of rest in Genesis 29:7.

Ecclesiastes 11:6: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good. [shall prosper: Heb. shall be right]

Contradiction with John 9:4

This verse suggests urgency in working while it is day, which contradicts Genesis 29:7 where work is halted because it is not the appropriate time.

John 9:4: I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
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