Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 30:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 30:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 30:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Reuben found some special plants called mandrakes during the time of the wheat harvest and gave them to his mom, Leah. Rachel, his aunt, saw the mandrakes and asked his mom to share them with her.

Genesis 30:14: And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Contradicts because it emphasizes honoring one's parents, which is not a focal point in Reuben's actions towards Leah.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

Encourages seeking spiritual matters first, whereas Genesis 30:14 focuses on obtaining mandrakes, a physical desire.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

Advocates loving your neighbors and enemies, contrasting Reuben’s acquisition that indirectly fuels family rivalry.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Highlights respecting the body as a temple, contrary to focusing on mandrakes for potential physical gain.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Urges thinking about things that are true, noble, and pure, contrasting with the underlying tension in Genesis 30:14.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]
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