Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse is about Rachel and Leah feeling like their father, Laban, doesn't care about them and has treated them like strangers. They think he used them to get money and didn't share any of it with them.

Genesis 31:15: Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Genesis 31:15 suggests a lack of inheritance from Rachel and Leah's father, whereas Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one's parents, implying provision and inheritance.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:22

In Genesis 31:15, Rachel and Leah see their father’s inability to leave them inheritance, but Proverbs 13:22 states a good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.

Proverbs 13:22: A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:14

Genesis 31:15 alludes to their father’s neglect, while 2 Corinthians 12:14 emphasizes that parents should save up for their children.

2 Corinthians 12:14: Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:11

In Genesis 31:15, their father's lack of provision is evident, but Matthew 7:11 discusses giving good gifts to children, contrasting with their situation.

Matthew 7:11: If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:17

Genesis 31:15 conveys a sense of loss in inheritance rights, unlike the guidance in Deuteronomy 21:17 on respecting the rights of the firstborn.

Deuteronomy 21:17: But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated [for] the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he [is] the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn [is] his. [that...: Heb. that is found with him]
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