Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts Jacob's request for his earned wages, implying potential dishonest gain from Laban in Genesis 30:26.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 25:13-16
These verses condemn having differing weights and measures, contradicting the fair exchange agreement Jacob seeks with Laban.
Deuteronomy 25:13-16: Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. [divers...: Heb. a stone and a stone]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1
This verse states, "A false balance is abomination to the Lord," contradicting Laban's previous dealings with Jacob, compared to the straightforward request in Genesis 30:26.
Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
These verses advise against delaying to pay a vow, contradicting Laban’s manipulation of Jacob's wages implied in Genesis 30:26.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
Contradiction with Malachi 3:5
This verse lists those who oppress workers in their wages, contradicting Laban's repeated changes of Jacob's wages, contrary to the fair request in Genesis 30:26.
Malachi 3:5: And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in [his] wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger [from his right], and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. [oppress: or, defraud]