Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the sword to turn and go in any direction it chooses, right or left, to carry out what God has planned. It's like when you point your toy sword where you want it to go and pretend it's doing something important.

Ezekiel 21:16: Go thee one way or other, [either] on the right hand, [or] on the left, whithersoever thy face [is] set. [or on...: Heb. set thyself, take the left hand]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, indicating peace rather than the command to use the sword in Ezekiel 21:16.

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 Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, advocating against using weapons, which contradicts the instruction to use the sword in Ezekiel 21:16.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, this verse talks about turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace instead of wielding the sword as in Ezekiel 21:16.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to God, contrary to the active wielding of the sword as suggested in Ezekiel 21:16.

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 Proverbs 16:32

This verse supports self-control over violence, contrasting the directive to wield the sword in Ezekiel 21:16.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 21:16 talks about a sword being used as judgment. A contradiction could be the conflict between the idea of using violence or destruction as a form of divine justice and the teachings that promote peace and forgiveness. Some might struggle to understand how violence fits with the broader message of love and compassion.

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