Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is saying to the king that he thinks he is very wise, even more than Daniel, and that he knows everything, just like someone who could see people's hidden secrets. This is a way to show that the king might be very smart, but God knows even more than anyone else.

Ezekiel 28:3: Behold, thou [art] wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse explains that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, contradicting the exaltation of wisdom found in Ezekiel 28:3.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, contradicting the portrayal of wisdom in Ezekiel 28:3.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with James 3:15

This verse describes a form of wisdom that is earthly and demonic, contrasting with the divine-like wisdom suggested by Ezekiel 28:3.

James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14

This verse speaks of God destroying the wisdom of the wise, in contrast to the superior wisdom attributed in Ezekiel 28:3.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

This verse states that the wise are put to shame and their wisdom is rejected, which contrasts the unparalleled wisdom described in Ezekiel 28:3.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
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