Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the people of Judah and Israel were like shopkeepers for the city, bringing and selling things like wheat, honey, and oil. They traded these goods to help the city get what it needed and to support everyone living there.

Ezekiel 27:17: Judah, and the land of Israel, they [were] thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm. [balm: or, rosin]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 4:13

This verse predicts eating defiled bread among the Gentiles, which contrasts with Ezekiel 27:17 where Israel is trading food and goods.

Ezekiel 4:13: And the LORD said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:7

This verse depicts the land being full of silver and gold, showing prosperity, while Ezekiel 27:17 deals with the exchange indicating lack or need of goods.

Isaiah 2:7: Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:

Contradiction with Amos 4:6

This verse talks about giving cleanness of teeth (famine), which contradicts the trade of wheat and other provisions in Ezekiel 27:17.

Amos 4:6: And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 16:19

This verse shows Israel offering bread and food to idols, conflicting with the depiction of trading food in Ezekiel 27:17.

Ezekiel 16:19: My meat also which I gave thee, fine flour, and oil, and honey, [wherewith] I fed thee, thou hast even set it before them for a sweet savour: and [thus] it was, saith the Lord GOD. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:48

This verse discusses serving enemies in want of all things, which contrasts with the active trade of goods in Ezekiel 27:17.

Deuteronomy 28:48: Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all [things]: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.
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