Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 32:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 32:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 32:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling Ezekiel to be sad for Egypt and the famous nations, because they will be brought low to a deep place where people are no longer alive. This message shows that God is warning them about something bad that will happen if they do not listen to Him.

Ezekiel 32:18: Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, [even] her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the pit.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes eternal life through belief in Christ, while Ezekiel 32:18 speaks of being cast down into the pit.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Describes the resurrection and rising to meet the Lord, conflicting with the descent into the pit in Ezekiel 32:18.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20-21

Speaks of citizenship in heaven and transformation, contrasting the descent into the grave in Ezekiel 32:18.

Philippians 3:20-21: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Promises no more death or mourning, whereas Ezekiel 32:18 describes a passage to death.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1-2

Declares freedom from condemnation in Christ, opposed to the judgment implied in Ezekiel 32:18.

Romans 8:1-2: [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 Psalm 23:4

Offers comfort and protection in the valley of the shadow of death, unlike the gloomy portrayal in Ezekiel 32:18.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Discusses resurrection in glory, conflicting with the descent to the pit in Ezekiel 32:18.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
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