Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this means that when the city's goods were traded far and wide across the seas, many people benefited, and the kings of the world became rich because of the city's many treasures and goods. It shows how important the city was in making lots of people and leaders wealthy with its trade.

Ezekiel 27:33: When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Ezekiel 27:33 speaks of material wealth as prosperity, whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises against storing earthly treasures, emphasizing spiritual wealth instead.

Matthew 6:19-20: 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 6:10

Ezekiel 27:33 highlights wealth and commerce, whereas 1 Timothy 6:10 warns that love of money is the root of all evil, cautioning against excessive desire for wealth.

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 Luke 12:15

Ezekiel 27:33 describes the abundance of goods bringing wealth, but Luke 12:15 warns against covetousness, teaching that life doesn't consist of possessions.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Ezekiel 27:33 portrays wealth as a boon, yet James 5:1-3 admonishes the rich for hoarding wealth, which will ultimately bring misery.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5

Ezekiel 27:33 implies prosperity through trade, while Proverbs 23:4-5 counsels not to overwork to gain wealth, as riches are fleeting.

Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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