Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the people mentioned were like sellers at a market, offering many special and fancy clothes and items made of strong cedar wood. These goods were considered very valuable and were part of what the people could trade or sell.

Ezekiel 27:24: These [were] thy merchants in all sorts [of things], in blue clothes, and broidered work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords, and made of cedar, among thy merchandise. [all...: or, excellent things] [clothes: Heb. foldings]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:5

While Ezekiel 27:24 discusses items of commerce, Ezekiel 28:5 describes the abundance of trade through wisdom rather than materials.

Ezekiel 28:5: By thy great wisdom [and] by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches: [thy great...: Heb. the greatness of thy wisdom]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Ezekiel 27:24 speaks of material wealth through trade, while 1 Timothy 6:10 warns against the love of money as the root of all evil.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Ezekiel 27:24 highlights items of wealth and trade, but Matthew 6:19 advises against storing up treasures on earth.

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 Proverbs 11:28

Ezekiel 27:24 lists wealth in trade, whereas Proverbs 11:28 cautions that trusting in riches will lead to failure.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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