Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Laban is telling Jacob to be kind to his daughters and not to marry anyone else, because even though no other person is there to watch them, God is always watching. Laban wants Jacob to remember that God sees everything and is like a witness to their promises.

Genesis 31:50: If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take [other] wives beside my daughters, no man [is] with us; see, God [is] witness betwixt me and thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse commands against adultery, contradicting the implication of polygamous relationships mentioned in Genesis 31:50.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17

This verse advises kings not to take many wives, contradicting Laban’s assumption of Jacob taking multiple wives in Genesis 31:50.

Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:32

This verse states that divorce leads to adultery unless for sexual immorality, which contrasts with the notion of Jacob taking other wives in Genesis 31:50.

Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2

This verse requires a bishop to be the husband of one wife, contradicting the idea of Jacob potentially having multiple wives in Genesis 31:50.

1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]

Contradiction with Titus 1:6

This verse specifies that an elder should have only one wife, conflicting with the potential for multiple wives implied in Genesis 31:50.

Titus 1:6: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

Paradox #1

Genesis 31:50 raises a contradiction because it relies on the fear and accountability before a divine power, rather than mutual trust and respect between individuals, to ensure ethical behavior. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of developing personal integrity independent of religious or external supervision.

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