Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 27:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 27:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 27:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that the people who trade and sell things will be shocked and unhappy with the city, and it will become so sad and scary that it will disappear forever. The city used to be important but now it will be gone and forgotten.

Ezekiel 27:36: The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee; thou shalt be a terror, and never [shalt be] any more. [a terror: Heb. terrors] [never...: Heb. shalt not be for ever]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35

Ezekiel 27:36 speaks of a city becoming a source of terror, while Proverbs 3:35 suggests that the wise inherit honor and only fools receive disgrace, implying a different outcome than terror.

Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 27:36 deals with destruction and horror, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, presenting a contrast between peace and terror.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Ezekiel 27:36 talks about fear and desolation, but John 14:27 promises peace and the absence of fear, offering a contradictory sentiment.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Ezekiel 27:36 ends with despair and astonishment, while Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewed strength and hope, showing a contrast in outcomes.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Ezekiel 27:36 results in astonishment and horror, contradicting Romans 8:28, which assures that all things work together for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Ezekiel 27:36 describes fear and desolation, in contradiction to Psalm 23:4, which reassures that one should not fear evil because of God's presence.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Ezekiel 27:36 ends in ruin and astonishment, while Jeremiah 29:11 talks about plans to prosper and not to harm, offering a future of hope instead of despair.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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