Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God says that when a big enemy named Gog tries to fight against the land of Israel, God will become very angry. This means God will show His power to protect His people.

Ezekiel 38:18: And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, [that] my fury shall come up in my face.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:24

This verse talks about the fierce anger of the Lord in similar judgement days, rather than the specific event and opposition described in Ezekiel 38:18.

Jeremiah 30:24: The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done [it], and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemaking, contrasting the battle and wrathful action depicted in Ezekiel 38:18.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse talks about peace and safety before sudden destruction, contradicting the anticipated wrath and battle in Ezekiel 38:18.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse describes God as merciful and slow to anger, contrasting the immediate unleashing of His fury in Ezekiel 38:18.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a future where nations do not learn war anymore, contrasting with the war scenario in Ezekiel 38:18.

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 12:19

This verse advises against personal vengeance but leaves it to God, which contrasts with the proactive divine wrath in Ezekiel 38:18.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse expresses God's patience and unwillingness for any to perish, contrasting the immediate retribution of God in Ezekiel 38:18.

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 Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests that those who use the sword will perish by it, which contrasts with the use of divine wrath in battle depicted in Ezekiel 38:18.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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