Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 36:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 36:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 36:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the mountains that they will grow lots of fruit and nice things for the people of Israel because the people are coming back home soon. This means that good times are ahead for them.

Ezekiel 36:8: But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:12

This verse talks about the destruction and dispersion of the people of Israel, which contradicts the promise of prosperity in Ezekiel 36:8.

Ezekiel 5:12: A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:28-29

These verses foretell desolation and ruin upon the mountains and land of Israel, opposing the fruitful promise in Ezekiel 36:8.

Ezekiel 33:28-29: 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 Jeremiah 12:4

It speaks about the land mourning and the herbs of the field withering, contrasting the flourishing land described in Ezekiel 36:8.

Jeremiah 12:4: How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:4

This verse reflects desolation and mourning in Zion, whereas Ezekiel 36:8 describes a hopeful future.

Lamentations 1:4: The ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn feasts: all her gates are desolate: her priests sigh, her virgins are afflicted, and she [is] in bitterness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 24:3

The earth being emptied and spoiled opposes the notion of abundance and fruitfulness in Ezekiel 36:8.

Isaiah 24:3: The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:23-24

It predicts the heavens being brass and the earth iron under curse, which contradicts the thriving land promised in Ezekiel 36:8.

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 Ezekiel 6:3-6

These verses prophecy destruction upon the mountains of Israel, contrary to their fruitful restoration in Ezekiel 36:8.

Ezekiel 6:3-6: And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, [even] I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.

Contradiction with Hosea 2:12

The verse indicates the laying waste of vineyards and fig trees, opposite to the fruitfulness in Ezekiel 36:8.

Hosea 2:12: And I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, whereof she hath said, These [are] my rewards that my lovers have given me: and I will make them a forest, and the beasts of the field shall eat them. [destroy: Heb. make desolate]

Contradiction with Joel 1:10

This verse describes the land mourning and the grain being wasted, in direct contrast to the prosperity in Ezekiel 36:8.

Joel 1:10: The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is wasted: the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth.

Contradiction with Amos 5:16-17

It mentions wailing and mourning throughout the land, opposing the revitalization and fruitfulness promised in Ezekiel 36:8.

Amos 5:16-17: Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing [shall be] in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.
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