Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:31

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

According to Moses, Jacob was scared that Laban might take his family away by force, so he tried to protect them and make sure everyone was safe. Jacob's actions show that he really cared about his family and wanted to keep them together.

Genesis 31:31: And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:1

God instructs Abram to leave his country and family, suggesting trust and obedience rather than fear of pursuit.

Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Jesus teaches to fear not those who can kill the body, implying that fear of Laban might be misplaced.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Perfect love casts out fear, suggesting Jacob's fear contradicts living in love.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare, suggesting that fearing Laban may entrap Jacob.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Psalm 56:11

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me, suggesting that trust in God should replace Jacob's fear.

Psalm 56:11: In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
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