Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 31:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 31:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 31:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He gave a powerful ruler to another strong king because the ruler was bad and did wrong things. God is punishing him for being wicked.

Ezekiel 31:11: I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one of the heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his wickedness. [he...: Heb. in doing he shall do unto him]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 31:11 depicts judgment and punishment, while this verse advocates love and prayer for enemies, promoting forgiveness.

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 Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 31:11 involves delivering to a mighty one and destruction, whereas this verse emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, encouraging repentance and life.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with James 2:13

Ezekiel 31:11 illustrates judgment without mercy, but this verse states that mercy triumphs over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Ezekiel 31:11 involves taking vengeance and delivering to enemies, whereas this verse advises against personal vengeance, leaving room for God's wrath.

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 Isaiah 55:7

Ezekiel 31:11 conveys punishment, yet this verse invites the wicked to forsake ways, promising mercy and pardon upon return to the Lord.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 31:11 could be interpreted as the inconsistency between divine punishment and the idea of just governance. If a leader is given great power or prosperity, but then loses it due to pride or failure, it raises questions about why they were favored initially if their fall seemed inevitable. The verse might prompt debates on divine justice versus human failures.

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