Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse advocates for peacemaking, which contrasts with the sword being sharpened for destruction as mentioned in Ezekiel 21:10.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse envisions a future where swords are turned into plowshares, contrary to the sharpened sword for battle depicted in Ezekiel 21:10.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 72:7
This verse describes peace flourishing, which is in opposition to the imminent judgment and conflict indicated in Ezekiel 21:10.
Psalm 72:7: In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. [so long...: Heb. till there be no moon]
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
This verse speaks of nations no longer learning war, which contradicts the preparation for warfare seen in Ezekiel 21:10.
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 James 3:18
This verse discusses the fruit of righteousness sown in peace, conflicting with the theme of impending violence and destruction in Ezekiel 21:10.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 21:10 talks about God preparing a sword for judgment. The potential moral conflict here might relate to the idea of a loving and forgiving God causing harm or destruction. This can seem inconsistent with messages of compassion and mercy found elsewhere in religious teachings.