Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
This verse speaks of God ordaining Jeremiah as a prophet before he was born, contrasting with Ezekiel 38:17 where it suggests a prophecy about Gog, which appears more specific to context rather than being an individual's lifelong purpose.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love enemies, whereas Ezekiel 38:17 is part of a prophecy against Gog, suggesting conflict and judgment rather than love and forgiveness.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, which might contrast with the human interpretation and clarity assumed in the prophecy of Ezekiel about Gog.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2
This verse describes the day of the Lord as coming unexpectedly, which can contrast with the idea of a specific prophetic warning given in Ezekiel 38:17.
1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse speaks of the Lord being patient and not wanting anyone to perish, possibly contrasting with the act of divine judgment intimated in Ezekiel 38:17 regarding Gog.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Describes a future without sorrow or crying, which contradicts the destruction and conflict foreshadowed in the context of Ezekiel 38:17.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 38:17 might be seen as inconsistent with historical records because it speaks of a prophecy against Gog, suggesting it was previously announced by many prophets. However, there are no clear earlier references to Gog in other prophetic books, leading some to see this as a contradiction.