Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the nations of Persia, Lud, and Phut were part of a big army, making it strong and beautiful by being ready to protect it with their shields and helmets. This means that the army had many helpers from different places, making it look powerful and impressive.

Ezekiel 27:10: They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Talks about swords being turned into plowshares, contradicting Ezekiel 27:10 which mentions warriors and weapons, indicating continued warfare.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Promises that nations shall not learn war anymore, contrasting with Ezekiel 27:10 where nations are armed for war.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Declares "Blessed are the peacemakers," in contrast to the emphasis on warriors and military alliances in Ezekiel 27:10.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Envisions a peaceful kingdom where harmful activities cease, while Ezekiel 27:10 describes armed forces and battle-readiness.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Describes an end to all mourning and pain, opposing the militaristic associations in Ezekiel 27:10 which imply conflict and suffering.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Questions the source of wars and fights, highlighting human desires as the cause, while Ezekiel 27:10 describes nations outfitting for war as commonplace.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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