Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against accumulating earthly wealth, contradicting the portrayal of Jacob's growing riches in Genesis 30:43.
Matthew 6:19: 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 covetousness and emphasizes life is not about possessions, contrasting Jacob's increasing material wealth.
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 1 Timothy 6:9
Cautions that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, conflicting with Jacob's prosperous growth.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with James 1:10-11
Describes the wealthy fading away, opposing the notion of enduring prosperity seen in Genesis 30:43.
James 1:10-11: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
Advises against wearing oneself out to gain wealth, which contradicts the depiction of Jacob's success.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Paradox #1
The potential scientific inconsistency is with the idea of selective breeding described in the verse. It suggests that Jacob was able to manipulate the physical traits of animals by controlling their visual experiences, which contradicts our understanding of genetics. Modern science tells us that traits in animals are passed through genes, not influenced by what the animals see.