Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 26:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 26:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 26:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will make the city empty and lonely, like places where no one lives, and then water will come and cover it all. This shows that God is very powerful and can change things when He needs to.

Ezekiel 26:19: For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:1

This verse speaks of God's mercy and compassion towards Israel, whereas Ezekiel 26:19 discusses God's wrath and judgment.

Isaiah 14:1: For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:6

This verse promises healing and peace, contrasting with the desolation described in Ezekiel 26:19.

Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:13

This verse predicts blessings and redemption, which contradicts the curses and desolation in Ezekiel 26:19.

Zechariah 8:13: And it shall come to pass, [that] as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, [but] let your hands be strong.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Emphasizes joy and favor from God, opposing the scene of judgment and devastation in Ezekiel 26:19.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

Highlights God's compassion and unwillingness to cast off forever, which is at odds with the dire prophecy in Ezekiel 26:19.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in that verse would pertain to the description of natural events that do not align with our understanding of geological or environmental processes. The imagery might describe changes to the earth or seas that conflict with scientific knowledge about how such processes actually occur.

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