Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 35:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 35:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 35:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that in the enemy's land, many people will be defeated and will fall everywhere, whether on the mountains, hills, valleys, or rivers. This shows that God is very powerful and can protect His people from those who do bad things.

Ezekiel 35:8: And I will fill his mountains with his slain [men]: in thy hills, and in thy valleys, and in all thy rivers, shall they fall that are slain with the sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse portrays a vision of peace where nations will no longer engage in warfare, contradicting the imagery of violence and death in Ezekiel 35:8.

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 Matthew 5:9

Jesus pronounces a blessing on peacemakers, suggesting a value on creating peace rather than the depicted violence in Ezekiel 35:8.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:9

This verse speaks of a time when there will be no harm or destruction in God's holy mountain, contradicting Ezekiel 35:8's imagery of mountains filled with the slain.

Isaiah 11:9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

A prophecy of converting weapons into farming tools and not learning war anymore, opposing the depiction of widespread killing in Ezekiel 35:8.

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]

Paradox #1

This verse is part of a prophecy against Mount Seir and the Edomites, predicting destruction and desolation. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing the severity and outcome of this prophecy with historical records. There is limited historical evidence to suggest that the region experienced the level of devastation described within the biblical timeline. This can lead to debates about the accuracy or fulfillment of such prophecies in historical context.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Ezekiel 35:8 could be the depiction of violence and vengeance, which might seem inconsistent with the messages of forgiveness and love found in other parts of the Bible. This raises questions about the balance between justice and mercy.

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