Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 39:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 39:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 39:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse tells about a city named Hamonah, which means "The multitude." It shows that by cleaning up or fixing things, God's people make the land better and special again.

Ezekiel 39:16: And also the name of the city [shall be] Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse the land. [Hamonah: that is, The multitude]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts by speaking of peace among nations, whereas Ezekiel 39:16 is about conflict and cleansing the land.

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 5:44

Contradicts by promoting love and prayer for enemies, in contrast to the judgment against Gog and its aftermath in Ezekiel 39:16.

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 Micah 4:3

Contradicts by prophesying the conversion of weapons into farming tools, while Ezekiel 39:16 depicts a war aftermath with continued hostilities.

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 12:19

Contradicts with the teaching against taking vengeance, while Ezekiel 39:16 involves a divine act of vengeance.

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.
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