Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will send the people who are trying to help a king in many different directions, like blowing leaves in the wind, and will chase them with hardship or trouble. This means that they will not be able to help the king and will face difficulties themselves.

Ezekiel 12:14: And I will scatter toward every wind all that [are] about him to help him, and all his bands; and I will draw out the sword after them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:14

This verse speaks of gathering the exiles and bringing them back, contradicting the scattering mentioned in Ezekiel 12:14.

Jeremiah 29:14: And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:17

Promises to gather the Israelites from the countries where they have been scattered, which contradicts the scattering.

Ezekiel 11:17: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:41-42

God promises to gather scattered people and bring them to Israel, opposing the scattering in Ezekiel 12:14.

Ezekiel 20:41-42: I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen. [sweet...: Heb. savour of rest]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:12

God gathers the scattered people back, which contradicts the dispersion stated in Ezekiel 12:14.

Isaiah 11:12: And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. [corners: Heb. wings]
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