Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 12:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 12:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 12:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God says that the people will realize He is the Lord when He spreads them out all over different places and nations. This is because He wants them to remember who He is, even when they are far from home.

Ezekiel 12:15: And they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:9

It describes the people being scattered as a form of punishment, whereas Ezekiel 12:15 also identifies the scattering but focuses on the recognition of the Lord.

Jeremiah 24:9: And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for [their] hurt, [to be] a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. [to be removed: Heb. for removing, or, vexation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:12

Predicts the gathering of the dispersed, contradicting Ezekiel 12:15's emphasis on scattering.

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]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

Promises that the scattered will not be completely destroyed, contrasting with the implication of Ezekiel 12:15 which suggests scattering as a severe consequence.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:25

Speaks of gathering the house of Israel from among the people, opposite to the scattering in Ezekiel 12:15.

Ezekiel 28:25: Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3

Promises restoration and gathering after dispersion, offering hope rather than the warning found in Ezekiel 12:15.

Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 12:15 might have a contradiction if one considers the theme of punishment and suffering. The verse describes a situation where people will be scattered and then recognize God's power. Some might see a contradiction in the idea of a loving and forgiving God allowing or causing suffering as a means to an end. This can be seen as inconsistent with the concept of unconditional love and mercy.

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