Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 31:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 31:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 31:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, when a big and powerful tree falls down, it makes a loud noise, and everyone around gets scared. But even when this happens, other trees in a special garden can feel happier because they are safe and cared for deep in the earth.

Ezekiel 31:16: I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in the nether parts of the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse offers comfort and rest to those who come to Jesus, contrasting the tumult and mourning described in Ezekiel 31:16.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse speaks of eternal life through belief, conflicting with the descent to the pit mentioned in Ezekiel 31:16.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse declares God as love, which contrasts with the image of fear and destruction in Ezekiel 31:16.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse offers comfort and fearlessness even in the shadow of death, contrary to the terror implied in Ezekiel 31:16.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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