Genesis 30:30 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, Jacob is reminding his uncle Laban that when he first arrived, Laban had very little but over time, God blessed them and they became rich. Jacob wonders when he will have the chance to take care of his own family too.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse states that the love of money is the root of all evil, which contradicts the positive aspect of wealth acquisition described in Genesis 30:30.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

Advises not to labor to be rich, contrasting with Jacob working to increase Laban's wealth.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Points out that those who love money will never be satisfied, contradicting the implication that gaining wealth leads to happiness.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Jesus teaches to lay up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, opposing the earthly wealth focus in Genesis 30:30.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against all kinds of greed, contradicting Genesis 30:30's implication that acquiring wealth is inherently good.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Warns the rich to weep and howl for future miseries, contrary to the view that accumulating wealth is favorable as suggested in Genesis 30:30.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Advises selling possessions and giving to the poor to achieve perfection, which contradicts the accumulation of wealth described in Genesis 30:30.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.