Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:18
It suggests a delay or lack of complete fulfillment of Tyre's destruction, which contradicts the definitive destruction prophesied in Ezekiel 26:6.
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:
Contradiction with Isaiah 23:15
Predicts the restoration of Tyre after its fall, contradicting the enduring desolation that could be implied in Ezekiel 26:6.
Isaiah 23:15: And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Tyre sing as an harlot. [shall Tyre...: Heb. it shall be unto Tyre as the song of an harlot]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:13
Describes Tyre in glorified terms, contradicting the devastation foretold in Ezekiel 26:6.
Ezekiel 28:13: Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone [was] thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. [sardius: or, ruby] [beryl: or, chrysolite] [emerald: or, chrysoprase]
Contradiction with Amos 1:9-10
Prophesies judgment on Tyre but with different conditions and reasons, presenting inconsistencies with Ezekiel 26:6.
Amos 1:9-10: Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant: [the brotherly...: Heb. the covenant of brethren]
Paradox #1
The contradiction related to this verse involves a prophecy about the city of Tyre. It was predicted that Tyre would be destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar and never rebuilt. However, history shows that while Nebuchadnezzar did attack Tyre, the city was rebuilt and continued to exist for many years after. This discrepancy between the prophecy and historical events leads to discussions about its accuracy.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 26:6 could be the depiction of violence and destruction as part of a divine plan. Some might see a conflict between this and the idea of a loving and merciful God. This could create tension between interpretations of justice and compassion in religious teachings.