Contradiction with Genesis 36:31
This verse claims "these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel," suggesting a timeline inconsistency with the descendants of Esau mentioned in Genesis 36:19.
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.
Contradiction with Genesis 25:23
Contradicts Genesis 36:19 by declaring that the older shall serve the younger, which is not evident in the context of the chiefs of Edom listed.
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 Romans 9:12-13
Reiterates the prophecy that the elder will serve the younger and that God loved Jacob but hated Esau, diverging from the blessings implied in Genesis 36:19.
Romans 9:12-13: It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. [elder: or, greater] [younger: or, lesser]
Contradiction with Obadiah 1:18
Predicts destruction for the house of Esau, conflicting with the establishment and prominence of Esau's lineage in Genesis 36:19.
Obadiah 1:18: And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be [any] remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken [it].
Contradiction with Malachi 1:2-3
States God’s disdain for Esau, conflicting with the prosperous and established descendants implied in Genesis 36:19.
Malachi 1:2-3: I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? [Was] not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,