Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:26
While Ezekiel 30:16 speaks of destruction in Egypt’s cities, Ezekiel 28:26 presents a vision of safety and dwelling in peace for Israel in their land, suggesting contrasting conditions.
Ezekiel 28:26: And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD their God. [safely: or, with confidence] [despise: or, spoil]
Contradiction with Isaiah 19:23-25
Ezekiel 30:16 indicates doom for Egypt, while Isaiah 19:23-25 prophesies a future blessing and alliance between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel, highlighting divergent outcomes for Egypt.
Isaiah 19:23-25: In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 46:25-26
Ezekiel 30:16 speaks of punishment in Egypt, while Jeremiah 46:25-26 also predicts punishment but adds that the Egyptians will later inhabit their land as in former times, implying future restoration rather than complete desolation.
Jeremiah 46:25-26: The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and [all] them that trust in him: [multitude: or, nourisher: Heb. Amon]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:7
Ezekiel 30:16 suggests devastation in Egypt, whereas Isaiah 30:7 describes Egypt as being powerful but ultimately ineffectual as an ally, focusing on their political irrelevance rather than physical destruction.
Isaiah 30:7: For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength [is] to sit still. [concerning...: or, to her]