Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed a king a special message that told him to attack a city called Jerusalem. The king's army would make a lot of noise and use big tools to break down the city's gates and walls.

Ezekiel 21:22: At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint [battering] rams against the gates, to cast a mount, [and] to build a fort. [captains: or, battering rams: Heb. rams]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

It states that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting personal intent rather than divination directs actions.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2

It warns against failing to heed the ways and signs of other nations or divination, contradicting reliance on divination to make decisions.

Jeremiah 10:2: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:13-14

It suggests the futility of using astrology and divination, contrary to Ezekiel's depiction of divination determining a course of action.

Isaiah 47:13-14: Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from [these things] that shall come upon thee. [astrologers: Heb. viewers of the heavens] [the monthly...: Heb. that give knowledge concerning the months]

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 21:22 could involve a contradiction or conflict related to differing interpretations about the use of divination in decision-making by the king of Babylon. Some might find it inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that condemn divination, highlighting a possible conflict between actions and theological teachings.

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