Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 30:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 30:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 30:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Laban agreed to what Jacob had asked for. He wanted to do things exactly as Jacob had said.

Genesis 30:34: And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:14

This verse speaks about the buyer who claims the goods are worthless, which contradicts the agreement and fairness displayed by Laban in Genesis 30:34.

Proverbs 20:14: [It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

Contradiction with Luke 16:10

This verse emphasizes trustworthiness in small matters contrasted with Laban’s future actions that may not display honesty concerning his agreement with Jacob.

Luke 16:10: He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises against swearing by an oath, in contrast to the agreement made and sworn by Laban in Genesis 30:34.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse encourages straightforward honesty, while Genesis 30:34 precedes events where human trickery and complex dealings occur.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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