Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 29:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 29:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 29:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will bring trouble and take away both people and animals from that place. God's message is about a big change happening because the people didn't listen to Him.

Ezekiel 29:8: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of beating swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, which contradicts Ezekiel 29:8's concept of bringing a sword upon the land.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse considers peacemakers blessed, contrasting the impending sword and conflict described in Ezekiel 29:8.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, this verse talks about turning swords into plowshares, contradicting the warfare expressed in Ezekiel 29:8.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, which contrasts with the destructive conflict suggested in Ezekiel 29:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Paradox #1

This verse speaks about God's intention to bring a sword upon a land, implying destruction and violence. The contradiction could be the notion of a loving and benevolent deity choosing to inflict harm, which seems inconsistent with the idea of mercy and compassion often associated with God.

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