Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Contradicts by promising a future filled with hope and prosperity, while Ezekiel 11:10 speaks of judgment and death.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
States there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, opposing the condemnation presented in Ezekiel 11:10.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with John 10:10
Describes Jesus coming to give life abundantly, contrasting with the message of death in Ezekiel 11:10.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Offers comfort through the valley of the shadow of death, opposing the fear and threat of death in Ezekiel 11:10.
Psalm 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 Jeremiah 1:19
Assures deliverance from enemies, while Ezekiel 11:10 predicts falling by enemies' swords.
Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Instructs to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the enmity and threat in Ezekiel 11:10.
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 41:10
Encourages with divine strength and help, while Ezekiel 11:10 declares impending destruction without aid.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25-26
Advises not to be afraid of sudden fear, whereas Ezekiel 11:10 instills fear of imminent death.
Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:7
Promises protection and safety amidst chaos, in contrast to the destruction mentioned in Ezekiel 11:10.
Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Declares no weapon formed shall prosper, conflicting with the sword's success in Ezekiel 11:10.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 11:10 discusses divine judgment in a straightforward manner. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in the severity of the punishment described, which some might view as conflicting with the idea of a forgiving and merciful deity. This could provoke questions about justice and mercy.