Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Laban in a dream not to hurt Jacob or even say anything good or bad to him, even though Laban had the power to harm him. God was protecting Jacob because He cared for him.

Genesis 31:29: It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Genesis 31:29 could arise from the tension between the exercise of power and the guidance of divine intervention. The verse involves a situation where someone has the ability to harm another but is instructed by God not to do so. This scenario raises questions about the morality of possessing the power to harm and the nature of free will versus following divine commands. The conflict revolves around the balance between human authority and adherence to divine instructions.

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