Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
States "Thou shalt not steal," which could contradict the selective breeding and acquisition process Jacob uses in Genesis 30:39.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:19
Prohibits breeding livestock with different kinds, while in Genesis 30:39, Jacob employs selective breeding techniques.
Leviticus 19:19: Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
Suggests that man's ways are not in his own control, contrasting with Jacob's manipulation of circumstances in Genesis 30:39.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
States that "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand," challenging the effectiveness of Jacob’s scheme based on his own understanding.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict with Genesis 30:39 could be in the idea that animals can be influenced to produce specific offspring patterns (like spots or stripes) just by seeing certain visual stimuli, like branches. From a scientific perspective, genetics determine an animal's appearance, not environmental factors, making the biblical account inconsistent with our understanding of biology.
Paradox #2
Genesis 30:39 describes a process of animal breeding influenced by visual stimuli. Scientifically, the idea that animals can produce offspring with specific traits merely by observing those traits, without genetic influence, is inconsistent with modern genetics. Breeding outcomes are determined by genetic inheritance, not visual impressions during conception.
Paradox #3
Some people might see a moral conflict in the way deceit is used to gain wealth and advantage in the story. The verse can be viewed as problematic because it might seem to imply that using trickery and manipulation is acceptable to achieve personal gain. This could contradict other teachings in the Bible that emphasize honesty and integrity.