Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse is like a story where countries and traders are asking someone if they have come to take things that don't belong to them, like treasure and animals. It shows a concern about someone planning to take away lots of valuable things.

Ezekiel 38:13: Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, symbolizing peace, which contradicts the notion of warfare depicted in Ezekiel 38:13.

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

This verse emphasizes peacemaking and contrasts with the alliance for wealth and spoil mentioned in Ezekiel 38:13.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all, which contradicts the anticipation of conflict in Ezekiel 38:13.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Romans 13:10

The verse highlights the importance of love and non-harm, contradicting the themes of conflict and greed in Ezekiel 38:13.

Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it talks about peace among nations, contradicting the implication of warlike plundering in Ezekiel 38:13.

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]

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

This verse discusses the origins of conflicts being from personal desires, which contrasts with the described focus on acquiring spoil in Ezekiel 38:13.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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