Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Ezekiel 11:8 discusses bringing fear upon people through the sword, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and to do good to those who hate and persecute you, promoting peace rather than fear.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Ezekiel 11:8 mentions the sword coming upon the people, whereas Isaiah 2:4 talks about beating swords into plowshares, suggesting an end to warfare and promoting peace.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Ezekiel 11:8 refers to fear and the sword, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," promoting life preservation over threats and harm.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17-18
Ezekiel 11:8 conveys a message of impending violence, whereas Romans 12:17-18 advises not to repay evil for evil and to live peaceably with all.
Romans 12:17-18: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with James 3:17-18
Ezekiel 11:8 highlights fear and potential violence, while James 3:17-18 emphasizes wisdom that is peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy, promoting harmony over fear.
James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]