Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 30:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 30:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 30:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob is talking to someone who wants to give him a gift, but Jacob says he doesn't want anything. Instead, he asks for a fair deal where he will continue to take care of their animals if they agree to his request.

Genesis 30:31: And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed [and] keep thy flock:

Contradiction with Genesis 31:9

In Genesis 30:31, Jacob and Laban agree on Jacob's wages, while Genesis 31:9 suggests God took away Laban's livestock and gave them to Jacob, indicating divine intervention outside of their agreement.

Genesis 31:9: Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given [them] to me.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

In Genesis 30:31, there is an agreement between Jacob and Laban, but Exodus 20:15 states "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts any notion of taking something without permission, implying a moral question if the outcome is seen as deceit.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Hosea 12:3-4

In Genesis 30:31, Jacob's involvement in breeding and acquiring wealth is described. Hosea 12:3-4 critiques Jacob for wresting the birthright and blessing, showing a different portrayal of Jacob's character that contradicts his upright negotiation in Genesis 30:31.

Hosea 12:3-4: He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: [had...: Heb. was a prince, or, behaved himself princely]
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