Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that when He brings the people of Israel back together and shows everyone that they are special, they will live in the land He promised to a person named Jacob. It means God wants to keep His promise and make sure the people have a safe and happy place to live.

Ezekiel 28:25: Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:3-4

While Ezekiel 28:25 speaks of God's gathering of Israel and their dwelling safely, Jeremiah emphasizes a future gathering under righteous shepherds, suggesting a different context and leadership.

Jeremiah 23:3-4: And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Ezekiel 28:25 speaks of peace and safety for Israel, but 1 Thessalonians suggests that when they say "peace and safety," sudden destruction comes, creating a contradiction in expected outcomes.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:6-8

Ezekiel 28:25 promises safety for Israel, whereas Matthew describes wars and troubles as the beginning of sorrows, indicating ongoing turmoil rather than peace.

Matthew 24:6-8: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

Ezekiel speaks of return and peace in their own land, while Jeremiah advises seeking peace in the land of their captivity, differing on where and how peace is achieved.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Contradiction with Micah 4:10

Ezekiel 28:25 indicates a return to their land, but Micah speaks of Israel being taken to Babylon before being redeemed, suggesting a different sequence of events.

Micah 4:10: Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go [even] to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.
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