Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Isaac trusted God when he gave special words to his sons, Jacob and Esau, about their future. He believed God had good plans for them and shared this with them.

Hebrews 11:20: By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

Contradiction with Genesis 27:29

Predicted Esau would serve Jacob, different from the blessing in Hebrews 11:20.

Genesis 27:29: Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed [be] every one that curseth thee, and blessed [be] he that blesseth thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 27:38-40

Esau was blessed with abundance and freedom, contrasting with Hebrews 11:20's emphasis on Jacob's blessing over Esau.

Genesis 27:38-40: And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, [even] me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:16-17

Esau is depicted negatively for selling his birthright, conflicting with the honorable mention of blessings in Hebrews 11:20.

Hebrews 12:16-17: Lest there [be] any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

Contradiction with Romans 9:13

States "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated," which contrasts with the notion of both being blessed in Hebrews 11:20.

Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
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