Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 26:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 26:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 26:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, when something big and scary happens to a city, all the nearby places and islands feel worried and scared too. It's like when one domino falls, and it makes others fall as well.

Ezekiel 26:18: Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that [are] in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Ezekiel 26:18 speaks of mourning and judgment upon a city, Jeremiah 29:11 promises hope and a future.

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]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12

Ezekiel 26:18 hints at destruction and lamentation, whereas Isaiah 55:12 describes joy and peace.

Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

Contradiction with Psalm 147:3

Ezekiel 26:18 focuses on devastation, while Psalm 147:3 speaks of healing and restoration.

Psalm 147:3: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. [wounds: Heb. griefs]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

Ezekiel 26:18 involves destruction, yet Proverbs 18:10 offers protection and safety in God’s name.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Though Ezekiel describes ruin, Lamentations highlights God's mercies and faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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