Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 38:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 38:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 38:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse talks about a big group of people coming quickly and powerfully, like a storm, to cover the land. It means that many people will come together, like a big, dark cloud in the sky.

Ezekiel 38:9: Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse speaks to peacemaking, while Ezekiel 38:9 describes an overwhelming invasion, opposing the peaceful intentions encouraged by Jesus.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse describes a future where nations no longer fight, contradicting the military conflict in Ezekiel 38:9.

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 Luke 2:14

This verse proclaims peace on Earth with Jesus' birth, in contrast to the impending aggression in Ezekiel 38:9.

Luke 2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all, conflicting with the hostile imagery of Ezekiel 38:9.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse depicts a harmonious kingdom of peace, contrary to the warlike scenario in Ezekiel 38:9.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

These verses emphasize peace and wisdom from above, disagreeing with the violence suggested in Ezekiel 38:9.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse envisions turning weapons into plowshares, opposing the conflict-filled scene of Ezekiel 38:9.

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 Psalm 46:9

This verse speaks of God breaking the bow and bringing an end to war, contrasting the impending attack described in Ezekiel 38:9.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
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