Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises that the people will have lots of food from the trees and the ground and will live safely in their land. They will know God is taking care of them when He frees them from those who were not kind to them.

Ezekiel 34:27: And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:17-19

These verses describe how the ground is cursed due to Adam's sin, leading to toil and struggle, which contrasts with Ezekiel 34:27's promise of fruitful lands and ease.

Genesis 3:17-19: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:23-24

These verses talk about the heavens being like brass and the earth like iron due to disobedience, which contradicts the prosperity and blessing in Ezekiel 34:27.

Deuteronomy 28:23-24: And thy heaven that [is] over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee [shall be] iron.

Contradiction with Job 5:10

Suggests that rain is from God's command and can be withheld, whereas Ezekiel 34:27 implies continuous blessings and rain for growth.

Job 5:10: Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields: [fields: Heb. outplaces]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:22-23

These verses highlight toil and vexation, contrasting with the peace and prosperity indicated in Ezekiel 34:27.

Ecclesiastes 2:22-23: For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:4

Talks about drought and lack of rain, which contradicts the promise of enough rain and bounty in Ezekiel 34:27.

Jeremiah 14:4: Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.

Contradiction with Haggai 1:10-11

Describes drought as a result of disobedience, contrasting with the blessings and prosperity in Ezekiel 34:27.

Haggai 1:10-11: Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed [from] her fruit.

Contradiction with Joel 1:12

Describes a scene of destruction and barrenness, contradicting the abundance promised in Ezekiel 34:27.

Joel 1:12: The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, [even] all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.
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