Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse speaks of God strengthening and helping His people, contrasting with Ezekiel 30:25 where strength is given to one nation over another.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages love for enemies, whereas Ezekiel 30:25 involves a conflict between nations strengthened by God.
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 2:4
Speaks of peace and beating swords into plowshares, contrasting with Ezekiel 30:25 which involves strengthening for warfare.
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 Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, emphasizes peace over conflict, directly opposing the idea of a strengthened hand for battle as in Ezekiel 30:25.
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
Advocates living peaceably with all, conflicting with the military strengthening described in Ezekiel 30:25.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
God is love, which contrasts with the specific military strengthening in Ezekiel 30:25.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Ezekiel 30:25 could be the idea of one nation or group being strengthened while another is weakened or harmed. This might raise questions about fairness or justice, as it seems like playing favorites, which can conflict with the idea of treating everyone equally.