Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that people in the city are doing many bad things and hurting others, and they need to be stopped and held responsible like being put in chains. This is a warning that the city is in trouble because of all the violence and crimes.

Ezekiel 7:23: Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

While Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill, Ezekiel 7:23 speaks of violence and bloodshed indicating punishment and destruction.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, contrasting with the profane violence and lawlessness described in Ezekiel 7:23.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Prophecies about turning swords into plowshares suggest peace, conflicting with the themes of destruction and violence in Ezekiel 7:23.

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

Encourages living peaceably with all men, opposing the chaos and bloodshed referenced in Ezekiel 7:23.

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

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Speaks of nations not learning war anymore, which contrasts with the description of violence and conflict in Ezekiel 7:23.

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 Matthew 26:52

Advises against living by the sword, inconsistent with the imagery of violence in Ezekiel 7:23.

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 James 3:18

Emphasizes peace and righteousness, contrary to the transgressions and wickedness in Ezekiel 7:23.

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