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.