Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 30:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 30:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 30:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob took away the goats and sheep that had spots or stripes and gave them to his sons to take care of. This was part of a plan to make sure he had animals that were different from the ones he agreed not to take.

Genesis 30:35: And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, [and] every one that had [some] white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave [them] into the hand of his sons.

Contradiction with Genesis 31:7

Laban himself admits to changing Jacob's wages ten times, which contradicts the notion of a fair separation of livestock.

Genesis 31:7: And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

The commandment "Thou shalt not steal" contradicts any potential deceit or dishonesty in separating livestock to Jacob’s advantage.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

This verse emphasizes wealth gathered by labor as opposed to potentially deceitful gains, which might be implied in some interpretations of Jacob's actions.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:6

Suggests that gaining treasure by a lying tongue is vanity, which could contrast with actions taken by Jacob interpreted as deceitful.

Proverbs 21:6: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

Contradiction with Luke 16:10

This verse about being faithful in little versus much may contradict the potentially unfaithful dealings inferred in gaining livestock.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could relate to the concept of selective breeding described in the passage. It suggests that specific animal traits, such as coat patterns, are influenced directly by visual stimuli during mating, which is not supported by modern genetics. Traits like fur color are determined by genetic inheritance, not by the environment during conception or gestation.

Paradox #2

Genesis 30:35 could show a contradiction or conflict because it involves Jacob's actions to selectively breed livestock in his favor, which can be seen as deceitful towards Laban, his father-in-law. This raises questions about honesty and fairness in his dealings.

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