Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contradicts Ezekiel 26:2 where Tyre rejoices over the downfall of Jerusalem.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the celebratory attitude in Ezekiel 26:2.
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 Romans 12:19
Romans 12:19 calls for leaving vengeance to God, in contradiction to the gloating over Jerusalem’s destruction expressed in Ezekiel 26:2.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:18
Proverbs 24:18 warns that rejoicing at the fall of your enemy may displease the Lord, contrary to the attitude shown by Tyre in Ezekiel 26:2.
Proverbs 24:18: Lest the LORD see [it], and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. [it displeaseth...: Heb. it be evil in his eyes]
Paradox #1
Historical contradictions related to Ezekiel 26:2 often focus on the prophecy regarding the destruction of the city of Tyre. Some critics point out that the prophecy describes Tyre's complete destruction and submersion by Nebuchadnezzar, yet historical records indicate that although Nebuchadnezzar besieged Tyre, he did not destroy it completely during his campaign. Tyre continued to exist and was later attacked and seriously damaged by Alexander the Great. This raises questions about the immediate fulfillment and accuracy of the prophecy.