Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 36:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 36:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 36:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when King Samlah died, a new king named Saul began to rule in his place. It's like when one leader stops leading, another person steps in to take care of the people.

Genesis 36:37: And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth [by] the river reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse, stating "there is no new thing under the sun," contrasts with Genesis 36:37, which seems to imply historical change with a succession of kings.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

This verse states, "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever," contrasting the transient nature of human leadership in Genesis 36:37.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

It warns against storing treasures on earth where things can decay, contradicting the value placed on earthly leadership succession seen in Genesis 36:37.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

States that "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever," which contrasts with the changing leadership in Genesis 36:37.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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