Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, during the day, the very hot sun made Jacob very tired, and at night, the cold made him shiver, so he couldn't get any sleep. This shows that Jacob worked really hard, no matter the weather, to take care of his family.

Genesis 31:40: [Thus] I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:24

This verse speaks of sweet, undisturbed sleep, in contrast to Genesis 31:40, where Jacob describes his sleepless suffering.

Proverbs 3:24: When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

This verse mentions that God never slumbers or sleeps, providing constant care, unlike Jacob who faced sleeplessness and discomfort.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus offers rest to those who are weary, which contradicts Jacob’s experience of toil and unrest in Genesis 31:40.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:4

Solomon describes having peace and rest on every side, which is the opposite of Jacob's struggles and lack of sleep described in Genesis 31:40.

1 Kings 5:4: But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
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