Ezekiel 7:9

There is no argument that this verse does not support the theme, as it explicitly uses "recompense" and describes divine judgment through smiting, which are direct indicators of punishment language.

While the verse speaks of recompense and smiting, it does not explicitly state that the wicked will cease to exist; "smiteth" could refer to severe punishment or defeat rather than complete annihilation.

The verse speaks of recompense and smiting, which are actions of judgment, but it does not explicitly use terms like "destroy," "perish," or "consume" to describe the ultimate outcome for the wicked. The focus is on the act of divine punishment rather than the specific state of destruction.

While the verse speaks of recompense and smiting, these actions are described in terms of divine judgment, which could be interpreted metaphorically as spiritual consequences rather than strictly physical or historical events. The "ways and abominations" are internal states, suggesting the fulfillment might be internal or spiritual rather than purely external.

The verse describes God's impending judgment and the recognition of His identity, but it does not mention any specific method by which this message was communicated to a prophet, nor does it refer to the prophet's role in receiving or delivering revelation.

The verse describes divine judgment and punishment ("recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations") but does not mention any specific location or state of eternal punishment like Gehenna, Tartarus, Lake of Fire, or even the general grave terms Sheol/Hades. The judgment described is immediate and earthly, not necessarily an afterlife concept.