Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God was speaking to him to share an important message. Ezekiel wanted to tell people what God was saying to guide them.

Ezekiel 28:11: Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:14

This verse suggests divine mercy and saving power through righteousness, while Ezekiel 28:11 begins a lament portraying judgment and downfall.

Ezekiel 14:14: Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver [but] their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:12

This verse describes the fall of Lucifer, which contrasts with the exaltation and perfect status described prior to the fall in Ezekiel 28:11-19.

Isaiah 14:12: How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! [O Lucifer: or, O day star]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:23

Discusses the downfall of Capernaum, contrasting the initial high status portrayed in Ezekiel 28:11-15.

Matthew 11:23: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

Focuses on individual responsibility for sin, while Ezekiel 28:11-19 implies inherent perfection before iniquity was found.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Revelation 18:10

Describes the destruction of Babylon akin to Ezekiel 28:11's narrative of judgment, but in a more immediate and sudden context.

Revelation 18:10: Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
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