Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that strong and brave warriors were protecting the city, making it look very beautiful and safe. The soldiers hanging their shields on the walls showed their strength and made the place look impressive.

Ezekiel 27:11: The men of Arvad with thine army [were] upon thy walls round about, and the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they have made thy beauty perfect.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 27:3-9

Describes the people of Tyre as skilled and prosperous, while Ezekiel 27:11 mentions armed men for defense, indicating vulnerability.

Ezekiel 27:3-9: And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, [which art] a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I [am] of perfect beauty. [of perfect...: Heb. perfect of beauty]

Contradiction with Isaiah 23:1

Prophesies the downfall of Tyre, contrasting with the defended and fortified city in Ezekiel 27:11.

Isaiah 23:1: The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:22-27

Lists Tyre among nations doomed to drink the cup of God's wrath, contradictory to the image of defense in Ezekiel 27:11.

Jeremiah 25:22-27: And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which [are] beyond the sea, [isles: or, region by the sea side]

Contradiction with Amos 1:9-10

Prophesies punishment against Tyre for transgressions, differing from the strong defense depicted in Ezekiel 27:11.

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]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 26:3-4

God warns of Tyre's destruction, which contrasts with the description of protection in Ezekiel 27:11.

Ezekiel 26:3-4: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

Contradiction with Revelation 18:10-21

Describes the fall of Babylon with imagery often associated with Tyre's destruction, conflicting with Ezekiel 27:11's defensive portrayal.

Revelation 18:10-21: Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
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