Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
While Ezekiel 39:3 speaks of breaking the bow and arrows, representing the end of war for the invaders, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a more universal disarmament where nations convert weapons into peaceful tools, suggesting differing scopes of peace.
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
Ezekiel 39:3 addresses violent disarmament in a prophetic context, while Matthew 5:9 praises peacemakers, which contrasts with the warlike scenario of divine intervention.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
This verse depicts a future of harmony, even among animals, contrasting with the combative imagery and destruction of weapons in Ezekiel 39:3.
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 Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3 talks about turning swords into plowshares, emphasizing a proactive commitment to peace that contrasts with the reactive destruction in Ezekiel 39:3.
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 12:17-19
These verses advocate for personal non-retaliation and leaving vengeance to God, which can contrast the more direct divine intervention depicted in Ezekiel 39:3.
Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.