Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the city of Tyrus, which is a busy place where many ships and people come to trade, that they think they are very beautiful and special. But God wants them to understand that they shouldn't be too proud.

Ezekiel 27:3: And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, [which art] a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I [am] of perfect beauty. [of perfect...: Heb. perfect of beauty]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse warns that pride comes before destruction, contrasting with Ezekiel 27:3 where Tyre boasts about its perfect beauty.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

It advises against boasting about wisdom, might, or riches, contradicting Tyre's self-praise in Ezekiel 27:3.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12

It speaks of the Lord bringing down the prideful, which contradicts the boastful claims of Tyre in Ezekiel 27:3.

Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

Contradiction with James 4:6

It states that God opposes the proud, in contrast to Tyre's exultation in its beauty in Ezekiel 27:3.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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