Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that because of anger and bad decisions, what was once strong and growing is now broken and destroyed, like a plant that dries up and burns. It teaches that making wrong choices can lead to losing good things.

Ezekiel 19:12: But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered; the fire consumed them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24

This verse talks about the exaltation of the low tree and the abasement of the high tree, contradicting the total destruction imagery in Ezekiel 19:12.

Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:13

This verse describes the flourishing of trees and plants instead of their withering and destruction, contrary to Ezekiel 19:12.

Isaiah 55:13: Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign [that] shall not be cut off.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

This verse speaks about a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth fruit and does not wither, opposing the uprooting and drying imagery in Ezekiel 19:12.

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 Jeremiah 17:8

This verse talks about a tree that does not cease from yielding fruit and remains green, contradicting the dried-up state in Ezekiel 19:12.

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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