Contradiction with Isaiah 19:6
Ezekiel 29:10 states that the land from the tower of Syene to the border of Ethiopia will become desolate, contradicting Isaiah 19:6 where the rivers shall be dried up, indicating a temporary condition rather than permanent desolation.
Isaiah 19:6: And they shall turn the rivers far away; [and] the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 46:26
Ezekiel 29:10 suggests a long-lasting desolation of Egypt, whereas Jeremiah 46:26 acknowledges that Egypt shall be punished, but people will return and dwell within it, indicating restoration instead of prolonged desolation.
Jeremiah 46:26: And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants: and afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days of old, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 30:13
Ezekiel 29:10 predicts the desolation of Egypt, while Ezekiel 30:13 intimates the idea of cities remaining, as it mentions idols and images being destroyed but not the complete desolation of the land.
Ezekiel 30:13: Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also destroy the idols, and I will cause [their] images to cease out of Noph; and there shall be no more a prince of the land of Egypt: and I will put a fear in the land of Egypt.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 29:10 mentions a boundary extending from a place called "Migdol" to "Syene" and all the way to the "border of Ethiopia." The contradiction here might be related to identifying these specific geographic locations and their historical boundaries. Over time, the names and boundaries of ancient regions have shifted or been lost, leading to challenges in definitively pinning down these places in modern terms, causing potential inconsistencies in understanding the historical expanse and influence of these regions.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions the Nile drying up, which contradicts scientific understanding. The Nile is a large, perennial river with a consistent water flow supplied by significant rainfall and tributaries. A complete drying up of the Nile without human intervention is considered highly unlikely based on current geographical and climatic data.