Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that they believe things that are not true, like listening to lies. These false ideas will lead them to the same bad end as those who have done wrong things.

Ezekiel 21:29: Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie unto thee, to bring thee upon the necks of [them that are] slain, of the wicked, whose day is come, when their iniquity [shall have] an end.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

This verse suggests that all decisions from casting lots are determined by the Lord, whereas Ezekiel 21:29 implies human manipulation and deceit in judgments.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

In this verse, it is stated that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, which contradicts with Ezekiel 21:29 where it foretells the success of the sword against certain nations.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse promises a future of peace and hope, contradicting the destructive prophecy and deceit mentioned in Ezekiel 21:29.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, conflicting with the human influences and false divinations mentioned in Ezekiel 21:29.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:10

This verse states that the Lord frustrates the plans of the nations, opposing the notion in Ezekiel 21:29 where human schemes seem to prevail.

Psalm 33:10: The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse underscores God's truthfulness and unchangeable word, conflicting with the deceit and false divinations in judgments described in Ezekiel 21:29.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
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