Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 36:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 36:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 36:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse lists the important leaders from Esau's family, showing the names of his grandsons and their roles as dukes or chiefs in a place called Edom. It helps us understand Esau's family and their important positions in their land.

Genesis 36:17: And these [are] the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these [are] the dukes [that came] of Reuel in the land of Edom; these [are] the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:1-2

These verses discuss Solomon having foreign wives, which could contradict with themes of lineage and inheritance rights suggested by Genesis 36:17 regarding Esau's descendants.

1 Kings 11:1-2: But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, [and] Hittites; [together...: or, beside]

Contradiction with Romans 9:12-13

This verse highlights God's choice of Jacob over Esau, contradicting any potential implication of Esau's prominence in Genesis 36:17.

Romans 9:12-13: It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. [elder: or, greater] [younger: or, lesser]

Contradiction with Genesis 25:23

This depicts Esau's descendants as lesser or serving Jacob's, which contrasts with the honor given to Esau's lineage in Genesis 36:17.

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 Hebrews 12:16

This verse portrays Esau negatively as profane for selling his birthright, contradicting any honor attributed to his descendants in Genesis 36:17.

Hebrews 12:16: Lest there [be] any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
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