Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 39:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 39:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 39:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that God will defeat the enemies who come to fight against Israel, and those enemies will become food for the birds and animals. It shows that God promises to protect His people and take care of those who try to harm them.

Ezekiel 39:4: Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that [is] with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and [to] the beasts of the field to be devoured. [sort: Heb. wing] [to be...: Heb. to devour]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse describes peace among animals and humans, contrasting the destruction in Ezekiel 39:4.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse advocates loving enemies, contradicting the theme of divine judgment against enemies in Ezekiel 39:4.

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 Romans 12:17

Interprets moral conduct as not seeking revenge, which opposes the retribution depicted in Ezekiel 39:4.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of converting weapons to tools of peace, contrasting the slaughter described in Ezekiel 39:4.

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 6:27

Encourages love towards enemies, which is opposed to the annihilation of enemies in Ezekiel 39:4.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 39:4 talks about a divine punishment on enemies, which might create a contradiction with teachings on loving enemies and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible, like in the New Testament. This could seem inconsistent with the overall message of love and mercy.

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