Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 25:26

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According to Moses, Jacob was born right after his brother Esau, and he was holding onto Esau's heel when they were born. This showed that even from birth, Jacob and Esau were going to have a special and important story together.

Genesis 25:26: And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac [was] threescore years old when she bare them.

Contradiction with Genesis 29:25

Jacob, who is said to be the younger son in Genesis 25:26, tricks his father-in-law, which does not align with the more subdued portrayal of him grasping Esau's heel at birth.

Genesis 29:25: And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it [was] Leah: and he said to Laban, What [is] this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

Contradiction with Genesis 27:36

Esau describes Jacob as a deceiver, contradicting the seemingly innocuous act of holding Esau's heel at birth as mentioned in Genesis 25:26.

Genesis 27:36: And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? [Jacob: that is, A supplanter]

Contradiction with Hosea 12:3

Jacob is described as having held his brother's heel in the womb and having power with God, which elaborates beyond the simple birth narrative in Genesis 25:26.

Hosea 12:3: He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: [had...: Heb. was a prince, or, behaved himself princely]

Contradiction with Malachi 1:2-3

This passage talks about Esau being hated and Jacob loved, presenting a divine preference that contrasts with the neutral mention in Genesis 25:26.

Malachi 1:2-3: I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? [Was] not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,
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