Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 31:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 31:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 31:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the tree was beautiful and strong because it grew near a big river where it got lots of water. Just like how plants need water to grow, the tree was healthy and big because it had everything it needed.

Ezekiel 31:7: Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse outlines how pride leads to destruction, which contrasts with the flourishing and strength illustrated in Ezekiel 31:7.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:6-8

These verses detail the temporary nature of human glory, contrasting with the enduring magnificence suggested in Ezekiel 31:7.

Isaiah 40:6-8: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24

This verse speaks of God humbling the tall trees, contradicting the depiction of growth and exaltation in Ezekiel 31:7.

Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5-6

These verses depict a cursed existence for those who rely on human strength, contrasting with the prosperity depicted in Ezekiel 31:7.

Jeremiah 17:5-6: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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