Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:18
This passage indicates that Nebuchadnezzar's army had no wages from Tyre, suggesting they did not fully destroy it as Ezekiel 26:11 implies.
Ezekiel 29:18: Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head [was] made bald, and every shoulder [was] peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:
Paradox #1
"Ezekiel 26:11" is part of a prophecy predicting the destruction of the city of Tyre. A contradiction arises because the prophecy suggests complete destruction by Nebuchadnezzar, but historical records and evidence indicate that Tyre was not fully destroyed at that time. Instead, the mainland city was conquered, but the island city remained intact and was later taken by Alexander the Great. This discrepancy is often discussed as a conflict between the biblical account and historical events.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with the verse in question might be related to historical and archaeological evidence. The verse predicts the complete destruction of the city of Tyre. However, historical records suggest that Tyre continued to exist and thrive even after various military campaigns against it. This discrepancy could represent an inconsistency between the biblical prophecy and historical/archaeological findings.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Ezekiel 26:11 could lie in the depiction of violence and destruction. Some people may find it conflicting for a religious text, which often teaches love and peace, to describe violent acts or divine support for such actions. This might seem inconsistent with the broader moral teachings of compassion and forgiveness.