Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Genesis 30:6 speaks of God allowing Rachel to have justice, implying divine intervention, whereas Exodus 20:13, "Thou shalt not kill," suggests a commandment that contradicts any harm or justice enforced by personal desires.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Genesis 30:6 indicates God answered Rachel's plea, while Proverbs 16:9 states that "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps," suggesting human plans do not always align directly with God's actions.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 4:3
Genesis 30:6 portrays God as granting Rachel’s request, while James 4:3 warns that prayers can go unanswered due to selfish motives, suggesting a contradiction if Rachel's plea was from a selfish motive.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Paradox #1
Genesis 30:6 involves Rachel believing that God has judged in her favor and granted her a child through her maidservant, Bilhah. The contradiction here could be the acceptance of using a surrogate to bear children, which may conflict with modern views on personal agency and consent, as Bilhah's perspective and choice in this arrangement are not addressed. This raises questions about the ethics of using others as means to achieve personal desires without considering their autonomy.