Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is making a sharp and shiny sword ready for someone to use. This means God is preparing for something serious to happen.

Ezekiel 21:11: And he hath given it to be furbished, that it may be handled: this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Ezekiel 21:11's readiness of the sword for slaughter.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 praises peacemakers as "children of God," conflicting with the violent imagery in Ezekiel 21:11.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where swords are beaten into plowshares, contrasting with the sharpening of the sword in Ezekiel 21:11.

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 Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises against seeking vengeance, which is at odds with the readiness for battle in Ezekiel 21:11.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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