Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 17:17

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

According to Ezekiel, God says that the king of Egypt, Pharaoh, and his big army won't be able to help or protect in the war. Even if they build strong walls and forts, they won't be able to save many people.

Ezekiel 17:17: Neither shall Pharaoh with [his] mighty army and great company make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many persons:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Ezekiel 17:17 suggests military actions fail without God's help, while Proverbs 21:31 implies preparations for battle are human responsibility, with victory from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Ezekiel 17:17 discusses failure due to trusting in human help, whereas Jeremiah 17:5 contrasts by cursing trust placed in humans over God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Ezekiel 17:17 indicates a reliance on arms without divine backing fails; Psalm 20:7 contrasts by stating true trust is in the Lord, not chariots or horses.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Ezekiel 17:17 shows the futility of seeking alliances, similar to Isaiah 31:1, but Isaiah explicitly contrasts trust between Egypt's help and God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

Ezekiel 17:17 implies military might cannot succeed without God, while 1 Samuel 17:47 shows faith that success comes from God alone and not by sword or spear.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
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