Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 31:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 31:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 31:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that a big tree gave a home and safety to many birds and animals, just like a powerful leader can protect and help many people and countries. It shows how important it is to be strong and caring to others.

Ezekiel 31:6: All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great nations.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:29

While Ezekiel 31:6 describes a tree as providing shelter to various creatures, Genesis 1:29 focuses on trees as a source of food for humans, suggesting a differing primary purpose.

Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8

Ezekiel 31:6 portrays a grand tree providing shade and habitation, whereas Jeremiah 17:8 highlights a tree's steadfastness and resilience, emphasizing its symbolism of faith rather than physical shelter.

Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:19

While Ezekiel 31:6 associates trees with providing life and refuge, Matthew 7:19 conversely warns of unfruitful trees being cut down and destroyed, presenting a negative outcome for certain trees.

Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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