Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob wanted to talk to Rachel and Leah, so he asked them to come to the field where his sheep were. He had something important to discuss with them.

Genesis 31:4: And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10

Genesis 31:4 depicts Rachel and Leah following Jacob's decisions, while Proverbs 31:10 speaks of a virtuous woman who acts independently and with strength.

Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3

Genesis 31:4 shows Jacob communicating directly with Rachel and Leah, while 1 Corinthians 11:3 outlines a hierarchy where man is the head of woman.

1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:22

Genesis 31:4 indicates a discussion between Jacob and his wives, whereas Ephesians 5:22 advises wives to submit to their own husbands in everything, not necessarily suggesting a discussion.

Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
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