Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, this verse talks about merchants from places called Dan and Javan bringing goods to trade in a big marketplace. They sold shiny metal, cassia (a spice), and calamus (a fragrant plant), showing how big and busy the market was.

Ezekiel 27:19: Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market. [going...: or, Meuzal]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:14

Ezekiel 27:19 describes Tyre's wealth through trade of goods in the ancient world, whereas Proverbs 3:14 emphasizes that wisdom is more valuable than trade or profit, suggesting a different valuation of wealth.

Proverbs 3:14: For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Ezekiel 27:19 details the accumulation of materials through trade, while Matthew 6:19 warns against storing treasures on earth, offering a spiritual perspective against material wealth.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9

Ezekiel 27:19 talks about acquiring wealth through commerce, which could lead to temptation and a snare as described in 1 Timothy 6:9, highlighting the dangers of desiring to be rich.

1 Timothy 6:9: 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.
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