Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
While Ezekiel 11:5 implies God's control over thoughts, Proverbs 16:9 suggests that a man plans his way himself.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Ezekiel 11:5 highlights God's understanding of thoughts, whereas Jeremiah 17:9 emphasizes the deceitful and unknowable nature of the heart.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Ezekiel 11:5 shows God's knowledge of human thoughts, but Isaiah 55:8-9 points out that God's thoughts and ways are far beyond human understanding.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Ezekiel 11:5 speaks to God knowing thoughts directly, whereas 1 Samuel 16:7 contrasts that with God's ability to see beyond outward appearances.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10
Ezekiel 11:5 conveys God's knowledge of thoughts, while Isaiah 46:10 declares God's uniqueness in declaring the end from the beginning, suggesting broader scope.
Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Contradiction with Psalm 94:11
Both Ezekiel 11:5 and Psalm 94:11 address God's awareness of human thoughts, but Psalm 94:11 declares them futile, highlighting human limitations.
Psalm 94:11: The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity.
Paradox #1
This verse might raise questions about free will versus divine knowledge or intervention. If God knows people's thoughts and actions before they happen, it could seem to contradict the idea that people are fully free to make their own choices. This might create a conflict for some who ponder how free will and divine foreknowledge can coexist.