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,