Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Isaac and Rebekah were very sad and upset because something happened that made them feel hurt and worried inside their hearts.

Genesis 26:35: Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. [a grief...: Heb. bitterness of spirit]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10

Celebrates a virtuous woman, contrasting with Esau's wives being a source of grief.

Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with Ruth 3:11

Describes a virtuous woman being a blessing, contrasting with Esau's wives being a source of grief.

Ruth 3:11: And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou [art] a virtuous woman. [city: Heb. gate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:14

Indicates that a prudent wife is from the Lord, unlike Esau's wives that brought grief.

Proverbs 19:14: House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.

Contradiction with Genesis 24:67

Rebekah is a comfort to Isaac, contrasting with the grief Esau's wives cause.

Genesis 24:67: And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's [death].

Contradiction with Psalm 127:3

Depicts children as a blessing, contrasting family dynamics with the grief Esau's marriages caused.

Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
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