Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the one who wrote this part of the Bible, this verse means that God has given them the riches that belonged to their father, and they are ready to listen to and do whatever God tells them. The message is about trusting and following what God says because He has already shown He cares for them.

Genesis 31:16: For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that [is] ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

This verse states that giving to the poor is lending to the Lord, implying wealth comes from generosity, not taking.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse speaks to asking amiss for personal pleasures, conflicting with claiming riches from another as rightful inheritance.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing earthly treasures, which contrasts with the focus on material inheritance in Genesis 31:16.

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 1 Timothy 6:10

The emphasis here is on the love of money being the root of all evil, which contradicts the pursuit and claim of wealth in Genesis 31:16.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse states that wealth does not bring satisfaction, contradicting the implication that riches are important and satisfying.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
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