Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 11:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 11:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 11:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, even though God has sent His people far away to live with other nations, He promises to be like a small, safe home for them wherever they go. This means God will always be with them and take care of them, no matter where they are.

Ezekiel 11:16: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

Ezekiel 11:16 emphasizes God's presence with the scattered Israelites, while Matthew 18:20 highlights God's presence where two or three are gathered together in His name, contrasting the contexts of communal versus dispersed presence.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Ezekiel 11:16 suggests God's presence with the exiled, while 1 Kings 8:27 states that even the heavens cannot contain God, emphasizing God's vastness beyond physical constraints.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Psalm 139:7-10

Ezekiel 11:16 speaks of God's sanctuary with the exiled, while Psalm 139:7-10 declares that there is no place one can go to be away from God's presence, suggesting His omnipresence beyond a sanctuary.

Psalm 139:7-10: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:23-24

Ezekiel 11:16 focuses on God's promise of sanctuary specifically for exiles, yet Jeremiah 23:23-24 claims God's presence fills heaven and earth, contrasting the idea of a specific sanctuary.

Jeremiah 23:23-24: [Am] I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Ezekiel 11:16 refers to God providing a specific sanctuary in exile, whereas Acts 17:24 states God does not dwell in temples made with hands, implying God’s presence is not confined to any location.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 11:16 could be seen in the idea of God allowing the Israelites to be scattered or exiled, which might seem like abandonment or punishment. Yet, within this same action, there is a promise of continued presence and support from God. This might appear inconsistent because it involves both punishment and care at the same time, which could be confusing from a moral standpoint.

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