Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is saying that with your wisdom and smart thinking, you have collected a lot of wealth, like gold and silver, and put them in your treasure. It means you used your knowledge to become very rich.

Ezekiel 28:4: With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts by emphasizing trust in the Lord rather than one's own wisdom and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

Highlights the downfall of those who trust in riches, contradicting the notion of wisdom bringing about riches in Ezekiel 28:4.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

Advises against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, in contrast to Ezekiel 28:4 which credits wisdom with obtaining riches.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Encourages laying up treasures in heaven rather than earthly wealth, which conflicts with the association of wisdom with riches in Ezekiel 28:4.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

Warns against placing trust in uncertain riches, whereas Ezekiel 28:4 suggests that riches are a result of wisdom.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests that wisdom should be sought from God, contradicting the self-attained wisdom and riches mentioned in Ezekiel 28:4.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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