Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 11:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 11:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 11:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is upset with the people in the city because many people are being hurt or killed, and the streets are full of these sad things. God wants the people to understand that their actions are causing a lot of pain.

Ezekiel 11:6: Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled the streets thereof with the slain.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

While Ezekiel 11:6 describes the city as guilty of bloodshed, Isaiah 1:15 warns that despite many prayers, God will hide His eyes if the hands are full of blood, implying repentance is needed rather than continued bloodshed.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:21

Ezekiel 11:6 speaks of the wicked acts committed in the city, whereas Matthew 5:21 teaches the seriousness of harboring anger and the moral implications beyond physical murder, highlighting the inner transformation needed.

Matthew 5:21: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: [by: or, to]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Ezekiel 11:6 deals with the enactment of violence, contrary to the commandment in Exodus 20:13, "Thou shalt not kill," which prohibits such an action entirely.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

Ezekiel 11:6 contrasts with Proverbs 6:16-17, where shedding innocent blood is listed as something the Lord hates, thereby condemning the actions described in Ezekiel.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Micah 6:8

Ezekiel 11:6 shows people committing injustice, whereas Micah 6:8 emphasizes the requirement to act justly and love mercy, opposing the unrighteous behavior mentioned.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
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