Contradiction with 1 Samuel 20:42
This verse speaks of an oath and covenant between Jonathan and David marked by peace, which contrasts with the conflict and tension between Laban and Jacob in Genesis 31:48.
1 Samuel 20:42: And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. [forasmuch...: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc]
Contradiction with Judges 11:10
The Israelites use the Lord as a witness to their vow, emphasizing divine oversight and intervention, whereas Genesis 31:48 relies on a physical heap as a witness without mentioning divine observation.
Judges 11:10: And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, The LORD be witness between us, if we do not so according to thy words. [witness...: Heb. the hearer between us]
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:16
Here, oaths are settled by appealing to something greater than oneself, highlighting a spiritual authority, which contrasts with Genesis 31:48 where the physical objects are considered witnesses without an explicit divine witness.
Hebrews 6:16: For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation [is] to them an end of all strife.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Jesus advises against swearing oaths and instead promotes straightforward honesty, which contradicts the symbolic actions in Genesis 31:48 where physical objects are used to represent a pact.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the context of using physical objects, like a stone or monument, as a witness to agreements or promises. While it symbolizes a mutual understanding and trust between people, some might view the reliance on inanimate objects for moral or spiritual affirmation as inconsistent with the belief that true witness and trust should come from one's actions and integrity. Thus, it raises the question of whether symbols can effectively ensure honesty and morality.