Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
It depicts a time of peace where nations do not go to war, contrary to the war-like scenario in Ezekiel 38:2.
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 blesses peacemakers, contrasting with the aggressive theme in Ezekiel 38:2.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it speaks of a period where nations will not learn war, opposing the conflict described in Ezekiel 38:2.
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 Joel 3:10
Encourages transformation of tools into weapons, opposing the peaceful vision in Ezekiel 38:2 where aggressive behavior is foretold for a specific group.
Joel 3:10: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I [am] strong. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with James 3:18
Talks about the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, contrasting with the theme of war in Ezekiel 38:2.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.