Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 25:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 25:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 25:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying He will change the city of Rabbah into a place for camels and animals to rest, to show everyone that He is in charge. This means God is very powerful and can change things as He wants.

Ezekiel 25:5: And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:10

This verse speaks of the increase and rebuilding of cities in Israel, whereas Ezekiel 25:5 speaks of desolation for Ammon.

Ezekiel 36:10: And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, [even] all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:1

This verse speaks of wilderness and solitary places rejoicing and blossoming, which contrasts with desolation in Ezekiel 25:5.

Isaiah 35:1: The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:12

This verse speaks of habitation and the return of flocks, contrary to the desolation and habitation by animals in Ezekiel 25:5.

Jeremiah 33:12: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing [their] flocks to lie down.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:5

This verse describes children playing in the streets of Jerusalem, indicating life and activity, contrary to the desolation in Ezekiel 25:5.

Zechariah 8:5: And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

Contradiction with Amos 9:14

This verse speaks of the restoration of Israel’s fortunes and the rebuilding of desolate places, contradicting the theme of desolation in Ezekiel 25:5.

Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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