Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling people there is bad news coming, which will make everyone very afraid and weak. It's like when you get scared and feel like you can't move because something really big and important is about to happen.

Ezekiel 21:7: And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak [as] water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD. [shall be weak...: Heb. shall go into water]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 21:7 talks about destruction and wrath, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers and promotes peace.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

While Ezekiel 21:7 speaks of a pending calamity and destruction, Isaiah 54:17 promises that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper.

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 Romans 8:28

Ezekiel 21:7 suggests fear and trembling at judgment, whereas Romans 8:28 speaks about all things working together for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Although Ezekiel 21:7 is about fear and trembling, Psalm 23:4 emphasizes fearing no evil because God is with us, providing comfort.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Ezekiel 21:7 speaks of terror and calamity, but Jeremiah 29:11 declares that God plans to give hope and a future, not harm.

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]
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