Contradiction with Genesis 27:41
Esau plans to kill Jacob, contradicting the peaceful suggestion in Genesis 33:12.
Genesis 27:41: And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.
Contradiction with Genesis 32:6
Esau approaches Jacob with 400 men, implying potential conflict rather than peaceful travel.
Genesis 32:6: And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.
Contradiction with Genesis 33:4
Esau embraces Jacob, contradicting the need for Esau to lead if their relationship is reconciled.
Genesis 33:4: And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
Contradiction with Genesis 34:1-2
The incident with Dinah shows potential danger and contradiction to a peaceful journey.
Genesis 34:1-2: And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.
Contradiction with Genesis 27:36
Esau expresses resentment towards Jacob, contrasting with the cooperative tone in Genesis 33:12.
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 Genesis 31:29
Laban claims power to harm Jacob, contradicting the notion of a safe and peaceful path led by Esau.
Genesis 31:29: It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Contradiction with Genesis 32:28
Jacob is named Israel, blessed, contrasting with dependence on Esau's guidance in Genesis 33:12.
Genesis 32:28: And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. [Israel: that is, A prince of God]
Contradiction with Genesis 30:43
Jacob is wealthy and prosperous, contradicting needing Esau for protection or direction.
Genesis 30:43: And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.