Contradiction with Exodus 3:7
This verse mentions God seeing the affliction of Israelites in Egypt, which suggests God's awareness and acknowledgment of suffering, contrasting with Genesis 31:9 where God seems to divinely permit the transfer of wealth without regard to Laban's interests.
Exodus 3:7: And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
This verse commands not to steal, which contradicts Genesis 31:9's implication of divine involvement in the transfer of wealth from Laban to Jacob, suggesting a morally complex action.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:30-31
These verses state that a thief must repay sevenfold, suggesting a more rigid moral consequence for taking possessions, standing in contrast to the narrative in Genesis 31:9 where God facilitates Jacob's gain.
Proverbs 6:30-31: [Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Jesus advises giving to those who ask and not turning away from those who want to borrow, promoting generosity rather than taking as seen in Genesis 31:9.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Romans 13:9
This verse reinforces the command to not covet or steal, which conflicts with how wealth is transferred from Laban to Jacob with divine support in Genesis 31:9.
Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:28
This verse urges individuals to work and earn honestly so they can share with those in need, which contrasts with the divine orchestration of taking possessions in Genesis 31:9.
Ephesians 4:28: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [to give: or, to distribute]
Paradox #1
Genesis 31:9 might be seen as having a contradiction because it involves God helping Jacob by taking livestock from Laban, which could be seen as endorsing unfairness or deceit against Laban. This raises questions about whether such actions align with moral principles of honesty and fairness.