Contradiction with Isaiah 14:12
This verse describes the downfall of Lucifer, once a shining star, which contrasts with Ezekiel 28:14 depicting an exalted position on the holy mountain of God.
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 1 Timothy 3:6
This verse warns against pride leading to condemnation, which contrasts with the exalted, blameless standing described in Ezekiel 28:14.
1 Timothy 3:6: Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. [a novice: or, one newly come to the faith]
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, contradicting the description of unblemished service in Ezekiel 28:14.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Revelation 12:9
Describes the casting out of Satan, contradicting the secure position in the holy mountain in Ezekiel 28:14.
Revelation 12:9: And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Warns about pride leading to a fall, contrasting with Ezekiel 28:14's depiction of an anointed cherub's high status.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 28:14 can be seen as inconsistent due to its description often being interpreted as referring to both a human king and a spiritual being like an angel. This can cause confusion about whether the verse addresses a literal earthly ruler or a symbolic, spiritual figure, leading to debates about its true meaning.