Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the sailors and people who steer the ships will leave their boats and stand on the land. This is like saying everyone from the sea will come to the shore because something big is happening.

Ezekiel 27:29: And all that handle the oar, the mariners, [and] all the pilots of the sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall stand upon the land;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 12:16

This verse suggests that a remnant will be spared to acknowledge God, while Ezekiel 27:29 describes complete devastation without any indication of a spared remnant.

Ezekiel 12:16: But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen whither they come; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD. [a few...: Heb. men of number]

Contradiction with Isaiah 33:23

This verse portrays a scene where people divide a great spoil, implying survival and success, in contrast to the despair and destruction in Ezekiel 27:29.

Isaiah 33:23: Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. [Thy...: or, They have forsaken thy tacklings]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:16

Here, people fear the Lord and offer sacrifices, showing reverence and survival, contrary to the destruction faced by mariners in Ezekiel 27:29.

Jonah 1:16: Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows. [offered...: Heb. sacrifice unto the LORD, and vowed vows]

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Jesus calming the storm shows authority over turmoil, ensuring safety, unlike the helplessness of those in Ezekiel 27:29.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Psalm 107:29-30

These verses describe God calming the storm and bringing people to their desired haven, conflicting with the sense of hopeless devastation in Ezekiel 27:29.

Psalm 107:29-30: He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
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