Contradiction with John 3:16
Ezekiel 38:19 speaks of fierce wrath and divine judgement, while John 3:16 emphasizes God’s love and the promise of eternal life.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Ezekiel 38:19 describes a time of great wrath and earthquake, whereas Matthew 5:9 speaks of the blessedness of peacemakers.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with James 1:20
Ezekiel 38:19 describes God’s anger, yet James 1:20 teaches that human anger does not produce God’s righteousness.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Ezekiel 38:19 showcases God's wrath and judgement, contrasting with 1 John 4:8, which defines God as love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
Ezekiel 38:19 mentions God's fiery anger, whereas Romans 5:8 highlights God’s love demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice for sinners.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 38:19 talks about a great earthquake sent by God. Scientifically, earthquakes are explained through tectonic plate movements, not as an act of divine intervention. This could be seen as a contradiction between religious and scientific explanations for natural events.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 38:19 talks about God's intense anger and the great destruction planned for the land. The contradiction here could be about how a loving and forgiving God can also be portrayed as vengeful and destructive. People might find it inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate deity.