Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
While Ezekiel 38:21 speaks of every man's sword against his brother, advocating warfare, Matthew 5:9 promotes peacemaking, as Jesus calls the peacemakers blessed.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Ezekiel 38:21 mentions judgment through warfare, but Romans 12:19 urges individuals not to seek vengeance, leaving it to the Lord.
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 Micah 4:3
Ezekiel 38:21 describes warfare, whereas Micah 4:3 speaks of a future peace where nations will not engage in war.
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 Isaiah 2:4
While Ezekiel 38:21 involves conflict and war, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when swords will be turned into plowshares and nations will not take up arms.
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 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
Contrasting the physical battle depicted in Ezekiel 38:21, this verse suggests that though we walk in the flesh, our battle is spiritual, not carnal.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
Contradiction with James 4:1
Ezekiel 38:21 predicts conflict, but James 4:1 condemns wars and fighting, highlighting their origins from human desires.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Paradox #1
This verse speaks about using violence to resolve issues, which might seem to conflict with other biblical teachings promoting peace and loving one's enemies. This contradiction could confuse readers about when it is justified to use force.