Contradiction with Genesis 24:3
In Genesis 24:3, Abraham makes his servant swear that Isaac will not take a wife from the daughters of the Canaanites, whereas in Genesis 27:46, Rebekah expresses her discontent with Esau taking Canaanite wives, highlighting a contradiction in family dynamics and the importance placed on marrying within their kin.
Genesis 24:3: And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
Contradiction with Genesis 26:34-35
These verses describe Esau marrying Judith and Bashemath, who were Hittite women, causing grief to Isaac and Rebekah, while Genesis 27:46 singularly focuses on Rebekah's distress, which could be seen as contrasting the shared concern.
Genesis 26:34-35: And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite:
Contradiction with Genesis 28:1-2
Isaac charges Jacob not to take a wife from the Canaanites, which aligns with Rebekah's sentiments in Genesis 27:46, but contrasts as it provides a direct instruction rather than expressing despair.
Genesis 28:1-2: And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
Contradiction with Genesis 36:2-3
These verses list Esau’s wives, who are of Canaanite origin, which indicates a lack of intervention or immediate consequence from Isaac or Rebekah, contrasting Genesis 27:46 where Rebekah is distressed about such unions.
Genesis 36:2-3: Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
Contradiction with Judges 14:3
Samson's parents disapprove of his desire to marry a Philistine woman, paralleling Rebekah’s concern in Genesis 27:46 but showcasing a more immediate and direct parental intervention against marrying outside their community.
Judges 14:3: Then his father and his mother said unto him, [Is there] never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. [pleaseth...: Heb. is right in mine eyes]