Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people of Zidon that He is upset with them and will show His greatness by teaching them a lesson. This way, they will understand that He is the one true God.

Ezekiel 28:22: And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against thee, O Zidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for welfare and not for evil, contradicting the judgment pronounced in Ezekiel 28:22.

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]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse declares that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, in contrast to the destructive judgment in Ezekiel 28:22.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to repent, contradicting the swift judgment described in Ezekiel 28:22.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, which contrasts with the concept of judgment upon the enemies in Ezekiel 28:22.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse states that God did not send His Son to condemn the world, conflicting with the condemnation in Ezekiel 28:22.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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