Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 32:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 32:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 32:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that people will be very sad for Egypt and its people. They will sing a special sad song because Egypt will have hard times.

Ezekiel 32:16: This [is] the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, [even] for Egypt, and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Unlike Ezekiel 32:16 which speaks about lamentation, Ezekiel 18:23 suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but rather that they turn from their ways and live.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 32:16 is a lament for fallen people, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, contradicting the idea of lamenting over their downfall.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Ezekiel 32:16 can be seen as focusing on judgment, whereas 1 Timothy 2:4 expresses God's desire for all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Romans 12:14-15

Unlike the lamentation in Ezekiel 32:16, Romans 12:14-15 calls for blessing and rejoicing with those who rejoice, and weeping with those who weep, suggesting a more empathetic approach.

Romans 12:14-15: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Similar to Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 33:11 contrasts with the lamentation of Ezekiel 32:16 by emphasizing God's preference for the wicked to turn from their evil ways and live instead of dying.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Paradox #1

This verse is part of a lamentation or a funeral song for Egypt, depicting their downfall. Some might see a contradiction in the celebration or acceptance of the downfall of others, even if they are portrayed as enemies. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of loving one's enemies or showing compassion.

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