Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 39:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 39:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 39:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will make a powerful enemy come to Israel, but only a small part of that enemy will be left. This shows that God is in control and can protect His people from big threats.

Ezekiel 39:2: And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: [leave...: or, strike thee with six plagues: or, draw thee back with an hook of six teeth] [the north...: Heb. the sides of the north]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

While Ezekiel 39:2 foretells destruction, Ezekiel 33:11 emphasizes God's preference for enabling repentance over destruction.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 39:2 includes leading warriors to their doom, whereas Matthew 5:44 advises to love and pray for those who persecute you.

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 1 Timothy 2:4

Ezekiel 39:2 involves God leading destruction while 1 Timothy 2:4 expresses God's desire for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Ezekiel 39:2 implies decisive judgment, but 2 Peter 3:9 highlights God's patience and desire for none to perish.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

This verse says God is good to all and His tender mercies are over all His works, contrasting with the judgment seen in Ezekiel 39:2.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Paradox #1

The conflict in Ezekiel 39:2 could stem from the depiction of divine intervention and judgment. Some people might find it morally troubling that a loving and merciful God would also be responsible for leading nations into a devastating defeat. This can raise questions about the nature of God's justice and mercy.

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