Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
God commands humans to have dominion over the fish of the sea, which contrasts with Pharaoh being likened to a lion of the nations and a whale in the seas, suggesting a reversal of roles.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
The verse says the meek shall inherit the earth, contradicting the depiction of Pharaoh spreading terror and dominance like a lion in Ezekiel 32:2.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:11
The promise that the meek shall delight in the abundance of peace contradicts the imagery of violence and chaos depicted in Ezekiel 32:2.
Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
This verse describes a peaceful kingdom where predators and prey coexist harmoniously, contradicting the violent imagery of Pharaoh as a ravaging animal.
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 Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of nations turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contrasting with the destructive imagery of Ezekiel 32:2.
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 Romans 12:18
Here, Paul advises living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the destructive and fearsome portrayal of Pharaoh in Ezekiel 32:2.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Romans 14:19
The call to follow after peace starkly contrasts the image of Pharaoh causing turmoil in Ezekiel 32:2.
Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
This verse speaks of nations not lifting up swords against each other, which contradicts the warlike and aggressive imagery associated with Pharaoh.
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 Zechariah 9:10
Proclaims the end of war, which contradicts the aggressive and warlike depiction of Ezekiel 32:2.
Zechariah 9:10: And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion [shall be] from sea [even] to sea, and from the river [even] to the ends of the earth.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11
Encourages seeking peace and pursuing it, which stands in contrast to the violent and tumultuous description in Ezekiel 32:2.
1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.