Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 30:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 30:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 30:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God talked to him again and gave him another message to share. This shows that God would tell people what He wanted them to know.

Ezekiel 30:1: The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans to prosper and not to harm, seemingly at odds with the theme of impending judgment and destruction in Ezekiel 30.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

While Ezekiel 30 warns of destruction, this verse references the suddenness of peace and safety before destruction, differing in context and perspective of the timing and awareness of destruction.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus speaks about peacemakers being blessed, which contrasts with the impending doom expressed in Ezekiel 30.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

God's promise of peace and unfailing love contrasts with the message of judgment in Ezekiel 30.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse speaks of comfort and fearlessness even in the face of danger, contrasting the sense of inevitable doom in Ezekiel 30.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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