Contradiction with Genesis 25:29-34
Esau willingly sells his birthright, indicating a lack of repentance.
Genesis 25:29-34: And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he [was] faint:
Contradiction with Genesis 27:38
Esau seeks his father's blessing with tears, suggesting a desire for the blessing missed, yet without a change of heart.
Genesis 27:38: 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 Obadiah 1:10
Esau's lineage is judged for violence against Jacob, implying a lack of repentance.
Obadiah 1:10: For [thy] violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
Contradiction with Malachi 1:2-3
God states He loves Jacob but eschews Esau, highlighting the irrevocable nature of His choice.
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,
Contradiction with Romans 9:13
Echoes the sentiment of Malachi 1, mentioning that God loved Jacob and hated Esau, reinforcing a divine decision without regard to Esau's repentance.
Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Paradox #1
The idea that someone could seek repentance but be unable to find it might seem to contradict other biblical teachings that emphasize God's willingness to forgive anyone who truly repents. It may be challenging to reconcile this with verses that highlight God's grace and readiness to forgive sins.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or inconsistency might arise from differing interpretations of Esau's actions and repentance. Some readers might find it confusing how Esau is depicted as seeking repentance with tears but still being unable to reverse the decision regarding his birthright, raising questions about the nature of forgiveness and consequences in biblical teachings.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Hebrews 12:17 could be the idea of repentance not being effective or accepted in certain situations. This might seem inconsistent with the broader biblical theme of forgiveness and redemption for those who truly repent. It could be seen as conflicting with the message that it's never too late to seek forgiveness and change one's ways.