Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 7:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 7:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 7:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this means that people will feel very weak and scared, like when your legs feel wobbly and shaky. It's a way to show that something really bad is making everyone very afraid.

Ezekiel 7:17: All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak [as] water. [be weak...: Heb. go into water]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of renewing strength and not fainting, while Ezekiel 7:17 talks about hands being feeble and knees being weak as water.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse declares God as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, contrary to the helplessness described in Ezekiel 7:17.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse encourages strength and courage, which contrasts the feebleness and fear indicated in Ezekiel 7:17.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse expresses being able to do all things through Christ who strengthens, unlike the weakened state portrayed in Ezekiel 7:17.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God has given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, contradicting the fearfulness in Ezekiel 7:17.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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