Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 29:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 29:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 29:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises that one day He will help the people of Israel grow strong and powerful, like a horn. He will also give them the ability to speak and understand what He is doing, so that everyone will know He is the Lord.

Ezekiel 29:21: In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse emphasizes that relying on man instead of God leads to a curse, while Ezekiel 29:21 suggests that God will strengthen Israel by raising up a leader, which could imply reliance on a human leader.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah speaks of fearlessness because of God's support, suggesting continual divine presence, whereas Ezekiel 29:21 focuses on a specific future event when God will cause the "horn to bud," which may imply a delay in God's assistance.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

This verse warns against putting trust in princes or human leaders, which seems at odds with Ezekiel 29:21, where God is raising up a leader for Israel.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:25

Lamentations emphasizes waiting quietly for the salvation of the Lord, whereas Ezekiel 29:21 might imply a more proactive divine intervention.

Lamentations 3:25: The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord with all the heart and not relying on one's own understanding, contrasting with the human leadership implication in Ezekiel 29:21.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

This verse warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, aligning more with a heart-oriented relationship with God, compared to the external elevation mentioned in Ezekiel 29:21.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: 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 Isaiah 2:22

Advises against relying on humans whose life is so transient, potentially contrasting with the empowerment of Israel's leadership in Ezekiel 29:21.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
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