Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 32:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 32:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 32:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that strong warriors will defeat the many people of Egypt, taking away their pride and power, and leaving them with nothing. This message shows that God has the power to bring down even the biggest and strongest groups if He wants to.

Ezekiel 32:12: By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to fall, the terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall spoil the pomp of Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes nations turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contradicting Ezekiel 32:12's depiction of destruction by the sword.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Calls blessed those who are peacemakers, contradicting the theme of warfare and slaughter in Ezekiel 32:12.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Speaks of a peaceful coexistence among creatures, contradicting the violent imagery of Ezekiel 32:12.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Predicts the end of war and no more training for battle, opposing the sword-based judgment in Ezekiel 32:12.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Urges living peaceably with all, which contrasts with the violent action described in Ezekiel 32:12.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 32:12 describes violence and destruction brought upon Egypt as an act of divine judgment. A contradiction or conflict might arise from the perception that a loving and just God would use violence and destruction. This could seem inconsistent with teachings about mercy, forgiveness, and the sanctity of life.

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