Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
While Ezekiel 29:18 speaks of laborious toil without reward, Matthew 11:28 offers rest to those who labor and are heavy laden.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:9
Ezekiel 29:18 describes labor without recognition, whereas Galatians 6:9 encourages perseverance with the promise of eventual reward.
Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Contradiction with Psalm 127:1-2
Ezekiel 29:18 suggests labor without benefit, contrasting with Psalm 127:1-2, which states that labor is in vain without the Lord’s blessing, implying the need for divine involvement.
Psalm 127:1-2: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:23-24
While Ezekiel 29:18 depicts unrewarded labor, Colossians 3:23-24 emphasizes that God rewards the labor done for Him, suggesting a guaranteed reward from God.
Colossians 3:23-24: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 29:18 talks about Nebuchadnezzar's efforts to conquer Tyre and how he and his army ended up without reward for their hard work. The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict might arise from historical records, which suggest that while Nebuchadnezzar did lay siege to Tyre, he did not fully capture it, especially the island city portion, as described. Historical accounts indicate Tyre surrendered and accepted Babylonian rule but wasn't completely destroyed like in the biblical depiction. This creates a potential conflict between historical records and the biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 29:18 describes a situation where a king and his army worked hard but did not get any reward for their effort. The moral conflict here could be the issue of fairness: working hard without receiving any compensation or benefit might seem unjust or demotivating, conflicting with the belief that hard work should lead to a fair reward.