Contradiction with Genesis 25:26
While Hosea 12:3 states that Jacob took his brother by the heel in the womb, Genesis 25:26 describes the birth order more neutrally and does not attribute any ulterior motive to Jacob's action.
Genesis 25:26: And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac [was] threescore years old when she bare them.
Contradiction with Genesis 32:28
Hosea 12:3 emphasizes Jacob's strength and struggle from early on, but Genesis 32:28 portrays the changing of Jacob's name as a reward for prevailing with God and men, potentially diminishing the significance of the initial struggle depicted in Hosea.
Genesis 32:28: And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. [Israel: that is, A prince of God]
Contradiction with Romans 9:10-12
Hosea 12:3 highlights Jacob's actions, but Romans 9:10-12 emphasizes God's sovereign choice independent of human actions, which indirectly contradicts the implication of personal merit or initial superiority of Jacob's actions in Hosea.
Romans 9:10-12: And not only [this]; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, [even] by our father Isaac;
Paradox #1
Hosea 12:3 mentions Jacob wrestling in the womb, which some people find confusing compared to other biblical accounts of Jacob's life. This can create questions about whether the verse is symbolic or literal, leading to potential confusion about how to interpret different stories about Jacob throughout the Bible.