Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, people from faraway lands and their rulers will be very surprised and scared when they think about what has happened to you. They will be worried and show fear on their faces.

Ezekiel 27:35: All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in [their] countenance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:6-7

This verse discusses the jubilation over the downfall of Israel's enemies, which contrasts with Ezekiel 27:35 where nations are astonished and mourn Tyre's fall rather than celebrating.

Ezekiel 25:6-7: For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped [thine] hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; [hands: Heb. hand] [feet: Heb. foot] [heart: Heb. soul]

Contradiction with Isaiah 23:1

This verse predicts the destruction of Tyre and calls for mourning, similar to Ezekiel 27:35, but the contradiction lies in the reaction—while Isaiah calls for direct mourning, Ezekiel highlights astonishment instead.

Isaiah 23:1: The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

Contradiction with Revelation 18:19

This verse describes people lamenting the fall of Babylon, highlighting loss and mourning, while Ezekiel 27:35 speaks more to shock and marvel rather than explicit mourning.

Revelation 18:19: And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
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