Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will show how great and holy He is so that people from all around the world will see and understand that He is the one true God. This means everyone will learn how special and powerful God is.

Ezekiel 38:23: Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 9:16

This verse states that God raised Pharaoh to show His power and declare His name, similar to Ezekiel 38:23, so it may not seem contradictory but implies God's actions serve consistent purposes.

Exodus 9:16: And in very deed for this [cause] have I raised thee up, for to shew [in] thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. [raised...: Heb. made thee stand]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, which contrasts with the depiction of God's judgment and fury in Ezekiel 38:23.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance, leaving it to God's wrath, contrasting the active display of fury in Ezekiel 38:23.

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 James 4:12

Speaks of one Lawgiver who is able to save and destroy, focusing more on salvation than judgment contrasted in Ezekiel 38:23.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

States "God is love," emphasizing a different aspect of God than the wrathful image in Ezekiel 38:23.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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