Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 19:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 19:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 19:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Ezekiel, this verse means that the lion roared loudly and scared everyone, making their homes empty and ruining cities, like when a storm comes and leaves everything empty and broken. It's a way to show how powerful and frightening the lion was, like a warning to people who didn’t listen to God.

Ezekiel 19:7: And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their cities; and the land was desolate, and the fulness thereof, by the noise of his roaring. [their desolate...: or, their widows] [the fulness...: or, all it containeth]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." This contradicts the conquering and destructive behavior described in Ezekiel 19:7.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:9

"They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." This speaks against the destructive actions depicted in Ezekiel 19:7.

Isaiah 11:9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." This challenges the aggressive tone of Ezekiel 19:7.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." This commandment is at odds with the destructive behavior mentioned in Ezekiel 19:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

"And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." This vision of peace contrasts with the violence implied in Ezekiel 19:7.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

"When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." This speaks to peace-making, contrasting the conflicts in Ezekiel 19:7.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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