Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 36:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 36:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 36:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us about the sons of Esau, who had two wives named Adah and Bashemath. Esau's son with Adah was named Eliphaz, and his son with Bashemath was named Reuel.

Genesis 36:10: These [are] the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.

Contradiction with Genesis 35:22

This verse lists Israel's sons, but does not include any kings or chiefs like those mentioned in Genesis 36:10.

Genesis 35:22: And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard [it]. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 1:35-37

This passage provides a genealogy similar to Genesis 36:10 but lists Shepho instead of Zepho, showing a variation in genealogy.

1 Chronicles 1:35-37: The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:23

Predicts two nations from Rebekah's womb, implying equality, which contrasts with the hierarchical structure in Genesis 36:10.

Genesis 25:23: And the LORD said unto her, Two nations [are] in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and [the one] people shall be stronger than [the other] people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

Contradiction with Genesis 36:31

Talks about kings reigning before any king ruled in Israel, which contradicts the implication of immediacy in lineage found in Genesis 36:10.

Genesis 36:31: And these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
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