Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that the people once had strong leaders who were like tall, strong trees with many branches. These leaders were important and stood out among many others.

Ezekiel 19:11: And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

Contradicts as it states "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever," implying stability unlike the wilted vine.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:17

Contradicts with the notion of a healthy tree bringing forth good fruit, unlike Ezekiel 19:11 where the vine is cut down.

Matthew 7:17: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Contradicts as it describes a tree that brings forth fruit and whose leaf does not wither, unlike the fate of the vine in Ezekiel 19:11.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with John 15:2

Contradicts as unfruitful branches are removed, suggesting active upkeep, whereas Ezekiel 19:11 describes a neglected and cut down vine.

John 15:2: Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8

Contradicts by portraying those who trust in the Lord as a tree that does not see heat or drought, unlike the vine stripped of its strong rods.

Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]
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