Contradiction with Genesis 19:26
This verse contradicts the transformation and purification theme in Ezekiel 11:18 as Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt despite being led to safety.
Genesis 19:26: But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Contradicts the call to remove detestable things in Ezekiel 11:18 because this verse commands not having other gods, indicating a focus on worship rather than cleansing physical detestables.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:5
Although it supports the removal of idols like Ezekiel 11:18, it contradicts by prescribing the destruction of altars and images rather than an inner change of heart.
Deuteronomy 7:5: But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. [their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:13
God promises devastation upon Jerusalem, which contrasts with the hopeful tone in Ezekiel 11:18 of casting away detestable things.
2 Kings 21:13: And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down. [wiping...: Heb. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
While Ezekiel 11:18 emphasizes renewal and casting out idols, Jeremiah 7:16 emphasizes the futility of praying for the people due to their persistent sin.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.