Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob ran away with his family and everything he owned. He crossed a big river and traveled towards a place called Mount Gilead.

Genesis 31:21: So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face [toward] the mount Gilead.

Contradiction with Genesis 31:30

This verse suggests Laban was aware of Jacob's departure because of his idols, whereas Genesis 31:21 implies Jacob left secretly.

Genesis 31:30: And now, [though] thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, [yet] wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?

Contradiction with Genesis 31:22

This verse indicates Laban learned of Jacob's departure only after three days, contradicting the sudden departure implied in Genesis 31:21.

Genesis 31:22: And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
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