Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 17:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 17:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 17:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the story is about someone who tried to get help from Egypt instead of keeping a promise. God is asking if this person will succeed or escape after being unfaithful.

Ezekiel 17:15: But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such [things]? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

Proverbs 21:1 suggests that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, indicating divine control over decisions, which could be seen as contradictory to the independent action of rebellion in Ezekiel 17:15.\

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 promotes submission to governing authorities as ordained by God, contrasting with the rebellion against authority depicted in Ezekiel 17:15.\

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

1 Peter 2:13-14 urges submission to every human law and authority, which is at odds with the revolt against authority in Ezekiel 17:15.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Paradox #1

Some scholars suggest a contradiction in Ezekiel 17:15 regarding the political alliances made by Judah. The verse refers to King Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon by seeking help from Egypt. Historically, this move is seen as inconsistent because it went against the prophet Jeremiah's warnings to submit to Babylon, leading to conflicting messages about Judah's political strategies.

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