Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 36:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 36:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 36:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Esau moved to a place called Mount Seir, and this is why people also call him Edom. It's like having a nickname because of the place he lived.

Genesis 36:8: Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau [is] Edom.

Contradiction with Genesis 10:15

This verse lists the descendants of Canaan, indicating he was settled in the land before the Edomites; Genesis 36:8 states Esau dwelt in Mount Seir, but did not specify coexistence with earlier inhabitants.

Genesis 10:15: And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, [Sidon: Heb. Tzidon]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:5

This verse states that God gave Mount Seir to Esau's descendants, contradicting Genesis 36:8 by suggesting a divine allocation rather than independent settlement.

Deuteronomy 2:5: Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau [for] a possession. [no...: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot]

Contradiction with Joshua 24:4

Indicates that God gave Esau mount Seir to possess it, subtly differing from Genesis 36:8 where Esau simply dwells there, implying acquisition rather than divine provision.

Joshua 24:4: And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt.
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