Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 29:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 29:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 29:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God told Ezekiel to speak against the king of Egypt and the people there because they were doing wrong things. God wanted them to know they would face troubles for not following Him.

Ezekiel 29:2: Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:17

This verse speaks of God's judgment between the sheep and the goats, showing His concern for individuals, whereas Ezekiel 29:2 addresses judgment against a nation (Egypt).

Ezekiel 34:17: And [as for] you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. [cattle: Heb. small cattle of lambs and kids] [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

Emphasizes accountability for every idle word, focusing on personal responsibility, contrasting Ezekiel 29:2's national focus.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

Stresses individual accountability for sin, while Ezekiel 29:2 involves collective judgment on a nation.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Illustrates God's willingness to relent from judgment upon repentance, contradicting the announcement of judgment in Ezekiel 29:2 without mentioning repentance.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
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