Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
While Ezekiel 21:5 speaks of a sword, symbolizing impending judgment and violence, Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking, which seems contradictory to the call for judgment.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Ezekiel 21:5 declares the Lord's sword will be drawn out, suggesting divine intervention through violence, whereas Matthew 26:52 promotes putting away the sword, advocating against violence.
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 Isaiah 2:4
Ezekiel 21:5 indicates the sword will be drawn against Jerusalem, a symbol of war, whereas Isaiah 2:4 foretells a time of peace where swords will be turned into plowshares.
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
While Ezekiel 21:5 shows God bringing justice through the sword, Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God, suggesting an avoidance of personal retributive justice.
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 James 3:18
This verse portrays righteousness sown in peace, in contrast to the sword and judgment depicted in Ezekiel 21:5, which involves conflict and division.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.