Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 31:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 31:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 31:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob is telling his wives that he worked very hard for their father, Laban, using all his strength and effort. Jacob wants them to know that he did his best while working for Laban.

Genesis 31:6: And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Genesis 31:6 depicts Jacob as being honest and diligent, while Proverbs 12:22 emphasizes that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, implying contradiction if deceit is involved.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

Genesis 31:6 presents Jacob as hard-working and trusting God for reward, but Proverbs 14:23 suggests that mere talk leads to poverty, presenting a contrast if action isn't shown.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11

Genesis 31:6 highlights the benefit of Jacob’s hard work, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:11 points out the vanity of all labor, implying contradiction in perceived benefit.

Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Genesis 31:6 shows Jacob acquiring wealth, while Matthew 6:19 advises against storing earthly treasures, presenting a thematic contradiction.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Genesis 31:6 views Jacob's wealth as a positive outcome of his labor, yet Luke 12:15 cautions against all kinds of greed, potentially contradicting wealth pursuit.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Genesis 31:6 hints at wealth accumulation, whereas James 5:1-3 warns the rich of misery due to hoarded wealth, presenting a moral contradiction.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
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