Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Ezekiel 30:21 mentions God's action upon Pharaoh, while Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord's wisdom rather than leaning on human understanding, suggesting a contradiction in relying on God’s intervention versus personal wisdom.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Ezekiel 30:21 speaks of breaking Pharaoh’s arm, a physical punishment, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies, presenting a contrast in the approach towards adversaries.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Ezekiel 30:21 depicts God's aggressive action, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights the transcendence of God's ways over human actions, potentially conflicting in the perception of God’s intentions.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Ezekiel 30:21 implies God's vengeance upon Pharaoh, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance, instead leaving it to God's righteous wrath, showing a conflict between divine action and personal conduct.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
Ezekiel 30:21 talks about God's direct infliction of harm, whereas Exodus 15:26 promises health and healing to those who obey God's commandments, presenting a seeming inconsistency in God's role as healer versus punisher.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.