Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 31:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 31:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 31:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, some people went to a sad and dark place with a leader who was once strong and powerful, but they ended up losing everything because they didn't do what was right. They lived among those who did not believe in God and did not follow His ways.

Ezekiel 31:17: They also went down into hell with him unto [them that be] slain with the sword; and [they that were] his arm, [that] dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse speaks about the possibility of redemption, contrasting with the finality of descent into hell portrayed in Ezekiel 31:17.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse suggests there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, whereas Ezekiel 31:17 indicates judgment.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse emphasizes salvation rather than judgment, differing from the judgment theme in Ezekiel 31:17.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse speaks of God’s desire that no one perishes, whereas Ezekiel 31:17 mentions souls descending into hell, suggesting perishing.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:13

This verse talks about God's deliverance from the lowest hell, which contrasts with the irreversible judgment in Ezekiel 31:17.

Psalm 86:13: For great [is] thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. [hell: or, grave]
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