Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that there will be a time when ideas pop into your head, and some of those ideas might be naughty or bad. It's like when you get a thought that you know is not nice, and God is telling you to be careful about such thoughts.

Ezekiel 38:10: Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, [that] at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought: [think...: or, conceive a mischievous purpose]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse speaks of the permanence of God's counsel, while Ezekiel 38:10 suggests the temporary, changing evils of man's plots against Israel.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses encourage seeking the Lord's will rather than making one's own plans, in contrast to the self-driven schemes depicted in Ezekiel 38:10.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human plans, contrasting with the earthly, evil plot described in Ezekiel 38:10.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:10-11

Shows that God brings human counsel to nothing and ensures His own plans stand, opposing the plotting spirit of Ezekiel 38:10.

Psalm 33:10-11: The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Indicates that while a man's heart devises his way, it is the Lord who directs his steps, contradicting the autonomous plotting in Ezekiel 38:10.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of God's plans to prosper His people, opposing the destructive schemes against them envisioned in Ezekiel 38:10.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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