Contradiction with Proverbs 16:8
This verse values honesty and righteousness over financial gain, whereas Genesis 34:23 focuses on acquiring wealth and possessions.
Proverbs 16:8: Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
This verse advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which contradicts the material acquisition mentioned in Genesis 34:23.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contradicting the pursuit of wealth in Genesis 34:23.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse encourages contentment and to avoid the love of money, contrasting the desire for material possession in Genesis 34:23.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
This verse warns against greed and the accumulation of possessions, which contradicts the material gain sought in Genesis 34:23.
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.
Paradox #1
Genesis 34:23 is part of a larger narrative involving deceit and violence. The contradiction might arise from the actions and motivations of the characters in the story, where agreements or covenants are made with underlying deceit or selfish intentions. This can seem inconsistent with principles of honesty and goodwill.