Contradiction with Genesis 1:16
It states that God made two great lights, which contradicts the darkness mentioned in Ezekiel 32:8.
Genesis 1:16: And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: [he made] the stars also. [to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:19
It talks about the moon marking the seasons, whereas Ezekiel 32:8 describes darkness.
Psalm 104:19: He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:35
It refers to the ordinances of the sun, moon, and stars, contradicting the ceasing of light in Ezekiel 32:8.
Jeremiah 31:35: Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, [and] the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts [is] his name:
Contradiction with Genesis 8:22
It promises the continuity of day and night, opposed to the darkness in Ezekiel 32:8.
Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]
Contradiction with Psalm 136:7-9
God's steadfast love in providing light through celestial bodies is in conflict with the darkness described in Ezekiel 32:8.
Psalm 136:7-9: To him that made great lights: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:5
It mentions the sun rising and setting, contradicting Ezekiel 32:8's implication of interrupted light.
Ecclesiastes 1:5: The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. [hasteth: Heb. panteth]
Paradox #1
This verse speaks about darkening the lights in the sky, like the sun and stars, as a form of divine judgment. Scientifically, celestial bodies do not change their light due to human actions or divine commands; their mechanics are governed by physical laws of the universe. The idea of altering celestial bodies for moral reasons conflicts with our understanding of astronomy and physics.