Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 25:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 25:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 25:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is telling the people that He will allow others to come into Moab and take away its important towns. This is a way of showing that God has the power to change things when people do wrong.

Ezekiel 25:9: Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities [which are] on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, [side...: Heb. shoulder of Moab]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

Explains that the Lord is good to all and His mercies are over all His works, contradicting the judgment against Moab in Ezekiel 25:9.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which contrasts with the destruction prophesied against Moab.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

States that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the tone of divine judgment in Ezekiel 25:9.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. This contradicts the lack of mercy shown in the divine punishment against Moab.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.