Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 28:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 28:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 28:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will bring people from other places who are strong and scary to fight against someone who thinks they are very smart and beautiful, and these people will take away their specialness. This is a warning that being proud can lead to trouble.

Ezekiel 28:7: Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse offers a promise of peace and hope, contradicting Ezekiel 28:7 where adversaries are brought against Tyre.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love and pray for enemies, contrasting Ezekiel 28:7's message of bringing them forth to attack.

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

Advises leaving vengeance to God, contrasting the active bringing forth of enemies against Tyre in Ezekiel 28:7.

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 16:7

States that pleasing God can lead to peace with enemies, opposing the conflict described in Ezekiel 28:7.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Promises that no weapon formed shall prosper, opposing the advancing invaders with swords in Ezekiel 28:7.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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