Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 30:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 30:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 30:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wants to show everyone that He is powerful and in charge. When things go wrong in Egypt, people will understand that it is because God made it happen.

Ezekiel 30:8: And they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt, and [when] all her helpers shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Ezekiel 30:8 speaks of destruction upon Egypt by the sword, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you.

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

Ezekiel 30:8 mentions warfare as a tool of divine judgment, whereas Isaiah 2:4 speaks of turning swords into plowshares and nations not learning war anymore.

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 Romans 12:17

Ezekiel 30:8 speaks about retribution against a nation, while Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil, promoting peace instead.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In Ezekiel 30:8, the sword is a tool for divine judgment, but Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword, advocating against violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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