Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:27

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

According to Ezekiel, everything that makes a city rich, like its goods, sailors, and strong helpers, will sink in the sea on the day it falls apart. This means that no matter how powerful a city seems, it can still be destroyed if it's not careful.

Ezekiel 27:27: Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that [are] in thee, and in all thy company which [is] in the midst of thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin. [and in...: or, even with all] [midst of the seas: Heb. heart, etc]

Contradiction with James 5:1

While Ezekiel 27:27 discusses the catastrophic fall of a prosperous city, James 5:1 warns the wealthy of impending miseries, suggesting a moral warning over material loss.

James 5:1: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:4

Ezekiel 27:27 emphasizes total financial ruin, whereas Proverbs 11:4 highlights the inability of riches to deliver in the day of wrath, focusing more on righteousness as a means of deliverance.

Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Ezekiel 27:27 details the destruction of earthly wealth, while Matthew 6:19 advises against storing treasure on earth to prevent such losses.

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 Luke 12:33

Ezekiel 27:27 depicts involuntary loss, whereas Luke 12:33 encourages the voluntary sale of possessions for eternal treasures.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

While Ezekiel 27:27 showcases a scene of widespread economic collapse, Philippians 4:19 promises the provision of needs through God’s riches.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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