Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
This verse suggests living by the sword brings death, implying judgment comes through violence, whereas Ezekiel 7:15 describes impending death from multiple sources, including plague and famine.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse indicates a future time of peace where swords are turned into plowshares, contradicting the scenario of death by the sword in Ezekiel 7:15.
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 Psalms 23:4
This verse emphasizes God's protection even in the face of danger, contrasting with the looming and inescapable doom in Ezekiel 7:15.
Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
This verse speaks of a future void of death and sorrow, opposing the calamities described in Ezekiel 7:15 involving plague and sword.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-9
This passage presents a vision of harmony and safety, contradicting the peril and death from the sword and plague in Ezekiel 7:15.
Isaiah 11:6-9: 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.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:15 could be seen as a contradiction or conflict in terms of the portrayal of God's nature. On one hand, God is depicted as loving and merciful throughout the Bible, but this verse describes a violent judgment. Some might see inconsistency in how God's justice and mercy are balanced or expressed in different situations.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 7:15 describes different forms of danger and death facing people. The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the idea of a merciful and loving God allowing or causing widespread suffering or destruction. This can seem in conflict with the notion of a benevolent deity who is compassionate and forgiving.