Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 30:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 30:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 30:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is telling the people to warn them that a very sad and troublesome time is coming. God wants everyone to pay attention because something important is about to happen.

Ezekiel 30:2: Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Howl ye, Woe worth the day!

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

While Ezekiel 30:2 calls for woe, Ezekiel 13:10 speaks against false prophets who declare peace when there is none.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:13

Contrasts the message of forthcoming doom in Ezekiel 30:2 with false assurances of peace and safety.

Jeremiah 14:13: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place. [assured...: Heb. peace of truth]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Conflicts with the impending disaster of Ezekiel 30:2 by stating that people will be proclaiming peace and safety.

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 Jeremiah 6:14

Contradicts the warning of destruction in Ezekiel 30:2 by describing false prophets who heal the hurt of people slightly by declaring peace.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:12

Describes a future of prosperity and peace, which is at odds with the impending woe proclaimed in Ezekiel 30:2.

Zechariah 8:12: For the seed [shall be] prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these [things]. [prosperous: Heb. of peace]
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