Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying He will lead a big, strong army where He wants them to go. It's like God is in charge and guiding them, even though they are powerful and have lots of soldiers and weapons.

Ezekiel 38:4: And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts [of armour, even] a great company [with] bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 describes a time of peace where nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting Ezekiel 38:4, which involves God leading a nation into battle.

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

Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, while Ezekiel 38:4 depicts God drawing Gog into a violent conflict.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

Psalm 33:16-17 speaks of the futility of relying on military might, whereas Ezekiel 38:4 emphasizes the use of military force by divine intervention.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Micah 4:3 speaks of nations turning swords into plowshares and ceasing warfare, in contrast to the battle preparations found in Ezekiel 38:4.

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 Romans 12:18

Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all, contradicting the warlike action in Ezekiel 38:4.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 38:4 could present a contradiction if one views it as depicting a scenario where God is seen actively leading a nation or group into war or conflict, which might conflict with ideas of a loving and peaceful deity. This could challenge interpretations that emphasize God's intentions as always benevolent and peace-promoting, creating a tension between divine justice and divine compassion.

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