Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:18
Highlights God's blessing in wealth, contradicting the reproach of Tyre's riches in Ezekiel 27:12.
Deuteronomy 8:18: But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises storing treasures in heaven, contrasting the earthly wealth described in Ezekiel 27:12.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
Warns against laboring to be rich, opposed to the wealth accumulation in Ezekiel 27:12.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
Criticizes hoarded riches, conflicting with the financial prosperity in Ezekiel 27:12.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Points out the pitfalls of desiring wealth, contrasted by Tyre's pursuit of riches in Ezekiel 27:12.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Paradox #1
The historical conflict with Ezekiel 27:12 could be related to the trading partners and goods mentioned being inconsistent with historical records. The ancient city listed as a trading partner might not have been known for those specific goods at the time, based on current historical and archeological evidence.