Contradiction with Genesis 36:6-7
These verses explain how Esau, Jacob's brother, left Canaan because their possessions were too great for them to dwell together, suggesting a contradiction in dwelling arrangements.
Genesis 36:6-7: And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. [persons: Heb. souls]
Contradiction with Genesis 31:3
God tells Jacob to return to the land of his fathers and kindred, suggesting that he was not initially dwelling in Canaan, contrary to Genesis 37:1 implying permanence.
Genesis 31:3: And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
Contradiction with Genesis 28:10-13
Jacob leaves Beersheba and goes towards Haran and has a dream of a ladder set up on the earth, indicating his movement away from Canaan, contradicting the idea of dwelling.
Genesis 28:10-13: And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. [Haran: Gr. Charran]
Contradiction with Genesis 26:3
God instructs Isaac, Jacob's father, to sojourn in the land and not commit to a permanent dwelling, which hints at a possible contradiction regarding “dwelling” as a permanent state.
Genesis 26:3: Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;