Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling a man named Gog that when the people of Israel are living safely and happily, he should be aware of it because God is watching over them. This message is like a reminder that God is looking after Israel and has a plan.

Ezekiel 38:14: Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know [it]?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 38:14 speaks of a time of invasion and conflict, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes the blessing of peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Ezekiel 38:14 involves war, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations beat swords into plowshares and learn war no more.

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 Romans 12:18

Ezekiel 38:14 describes a scenario of impending war, contrary to Romans 12:18, which advises living peaceably with all men.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 37:11

Ezekiel 38:14 is focused on aggressive nations, while Psalm 37:11 highlights the meek inheriting the earth, suggesting peace instead of conflict.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Contradiction with James 3:18

The atmosphere of war in Ezekiel 38:14 contrasts with the peace described in James 3:18, where peacemakers sow seeds of righteousness.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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