Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people about a sharp and shiny sword that will be used to fight the Ammonites because of their bad behavior. It means that something strong and powerful will happen to them as a consequence.

Ezekiel 21:28: And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The sword, the sword [is] drawn: for the slaughter [it is] furbished, to consume because of the glittering:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace, whereas Ezekiel 21:28 discusses the use of a sword for judgment and destruction.

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 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers and promotes peace, which stands in contradiction to the theme of warfare and judgment in Ezekiel 21:28.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peacefully with all men, contrasting the violent imagery and judgment depicted in Ezekiel 21:28.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse associates peace with righteousness and sown in peace, which contrasts with the destructive nature of judgment in Ezekiel 21:28.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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