Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that difficult and scary things will happen to teach people a lesson. These tough times will help them understand that He is in charge and that He is God.

Ezekiel 28:23: For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on every side; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts God's proclamation of sending pestilence and bloodshed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus's teaching to love your enemies contradicts the concept of divine punishment through violence.

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 Romans 12:19

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" indicates divine retribution, yet the verse encourages overcoming evil with good, not pestilence or bloodshed.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:28

"In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death" contradicts the notion of God causing death through pestilence.

Proverbs 12:28: In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed" focuses on justice and righteousness rather than destruction or pestilence.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
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