Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 36:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 36:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 36:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is very upset because other people took the land that belonged to His people and celebrated doing it. God promises to speak against these people because they were mean and unkind.

Ezekiel 36:5: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all [their] heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:14

This verse speaks to the Edomites being punished by Israel, whereas Ezekiel 36:5 suggests the opposite, with nations like Edom having possessed Israel’s land.

Ezekiel 25:14: And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 49:17-18

Edom is set to become a desolate place without an inhabitant, contradicting their occupation of Israel mentioned in Ezekiel 36:5.

Jeremiah 49:17-18: Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

Contradiction with Obadiah 1:8-9

The destruction of Edom and the loss of its wise men and warriors contradict its position as a land possessor in Ezekiel 36:5.

Obadiah 1:8-9: Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise [men] out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

Contradiction with Isaiah 34:5-6

Edom is described to face a divine sword and judgment, contrary to the scenario in Ezekiel 36:5 where it seemingly prospers.

Isaiah 34:5-6: For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.

Contradiction with Amos 1:11-12

Pronounces punishment upon Edom for its violence against Israel, contradicting their having seized land as noted in Ezekiel 36:5.

Amos 1:11-12: Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: [did cast...: Heb. corrupted his compassions]
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