Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the second big eagle with big wings and lots of feathers came along, and the plant (vine) turned its roots and branches towards it, hoping to get water to grow. This story helps people understand choices and reaching out for help or support.

Ezekiel 17:7: There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers: and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Isaiah admonishes those who seek help from Egypt rather than God, contrasting with seeking alliance symbolized in Ezekiel 17:7.

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 Deuteronomy 17:16

This verse advises against returning to Egypt for horses, contrary to the implication of seeking Egyptian aid in Ezekiel 17:7.

Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Jeremiah warns against trusting in man and flesh, highlighting a contradiction with seeking alliances as in Ezekiel 17:7.

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 Hosea 7:11

This verse describes Ephraim as a silly dove calling to Egypt, suggesting folly in seeking foreign support seen in Ezekiel 17:7.

Hosea 7:11: Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2

Isaiah criticizes those who seek refuge in Egypt's protection, contrasting with the actions implied in Ezekiel 17:7.

Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
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