Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God says that His people will live in their land safely and will have nice homes and gardens. Once He has dealt with the people who were mean to them, everyone will know that He is their God.

Ezekiel 28:26: And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD their God. [safely: or, with confidence] [despise: or, spoil]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

This verse advises seeking the peace of the city where one is exiled, contrasting with Ezekiel 28:26 which speaks about the Israelites dwelling safely in their own land.

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 Matthew 5:10

This verse speaks about being persecuted for righteousness, contradicting Ezekiel 28:26's theme of dwelling safely without fear.

Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:20-21

These verses mention the lack of peace for the wicked, in contrast with the promise of safety and security in Ezekiel 28:26.

Isaiah 57:20-21: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus mentions having tribulation in the world, contradicting the peaceful and secure dwelling stated in Ezekiel 28:26.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse warns of sudden destruction while people are saying "peace and safety," challenging the security depicted in Ezekiel 28:26.

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.
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