Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, Tarshish was like a big shop that sold lots of treasures. They traded shiny things like silver, iron, tin, and lead with other people at markets.

Ezekiel 27:12: Tarshish [was] thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all [kind of] riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.

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.

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