Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling His prophet to warn people by clapping his hands and using a sword as a symbol to show that big and important people will be punished. It's a way to tell everyone that something serious is going to happen because things are not right.

Ezekiel 21:14: Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite [thine] hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it [is] the sword of the great [men that are] slain, which entereth into their privy chambers. [hands...: Heb. hand to hand]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse emphasizes God's desire for the wicked to repent and live, rather than focusing on executing judgment, which seems to contrast with the imagery of warfare in Ezekiel 21:14.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek and not resisting an evil person, which contradicts the call for vigorous battle in Ezekiel 21:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This prophecy envisions a time of peace when swords are beaten into plowshares, contrasting with the martial imagery of the sword in Ezekiel 21:14.

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

This verse advises against taking vengeance, saying vengeance belongs to the Lord, which contrasts with the active call to strike in Ezekiel 21:14.

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.

Contradiction with Zechariah 9:10

This verse speaks of eliminating chariots and bows, proclaiming peace to the nations, which is at odds with the call for violence in Ezekiel 21:14.

Zechariah 9:10: And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion [shall be] from sea [even] to sea, and from the river [even] to the ends of the earth.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of delivering a message that involves violence or destruction, especially when considering the broader teachings of love and peace found elsewhere in spiritual texts. This can seem inconsistent with messages that promote compassion and forgiveness.

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