Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 39:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 39:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 39:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means God is telling the people that something bad will happen, and they will be defeated in a big, open place. God wants them to know that He is the one making this happen because He has decided it.

Ezekiel 39:5: Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken [it], saith the Lord GOD. [the open...: Heb. the face of the field]

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:10

This verse implies a more peaceful dispersion by the Lord, contradicting the violent scattering in Ezekiel 39:5.

Proverbs 26:10: The great [God] that formed all [things] both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. [The great...: or, A great man grieveth all, and he hireth the fool, he hireth also transgressors]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, contrasting the destruction foretold in Ezekiel 39:5.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, contradicting the warfare depicted in Ezekiel 39:5.

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 Romans 12:18

Advises living peacefully, conflicting with the battle image in Ezekiel 39:5.

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

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Calls for peace and edification, opposed to the war narrative in Ezekiel 39:5.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6-7

Foretells a kingdom of peace, in contrast to the judgment in Ezekiel 39:5.

Isaiah 9:6-7: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Talks about peace and righteousness, which contradicts the warfare of Ezekiel 39:5.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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