Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 33:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 33:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 33:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that their land will become empty and quiet because they have stopped following Him. The beautiful places and strong things they are proud of will be gone, and no one will visit there anymore.

Ezekiel 33:28: For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through. [most...: Heb. desolation and desolation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:1

Isaiah 35:1 speaks of the desert blossoming abundantly, which contradicts Ezekiel 33:28's description of desolation.

Isaiah 35:1: The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:15

Jeremiah 32:15 promises a future of prosperity with fields being bought again, suggesting restoration rather than desolation.

Jeremiah 32:15: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.

Contradiction with Amos 9:14

Amos 9:14 discusses the rebuilding of ruined cities and planting of vineyards, which is the opposite of the devastation described in Ezekiel 33:28.

Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Joel 3:18

Joel 3:18 envisions a land with abundant wine, milk, and water, contrasting with the barren wasteland imagery of Ezekiel 33:28.

Joel 3:18: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD, and shall water the valley of Shittim. [flow: Heb. go]

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:12

Zechariah 8:12 mentions a time of prosperity and productivity, contradicting the idea of a desolate land in Ezekiel 33:28.

Zechariah 8:12: For the seed [shall be] prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these [things]. [prosperous: Heb. of peace]

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 33:28 talks about desolation and punishment as a consequence. The moral conflict could be viewed in the concept of collective punishment, where entire lands and communities suffer for the sins of individuals or past generations. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of individual responsibility and justice.

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