Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:4
While Ezekiel 12:16 speaks of leaving a remnant, Ezekiel 18:4 declares that the soul who sins shall die, suggesting there will be no sparing of sinners.
Ezekiel 18:4: Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 44:27
Ezekiel 12:16 talks about sparing a few for a purpose, while Jeremiah 44:27 indicates that only harm and no favor will come to the people, contradicting the idea of sparing some for a witness.
Jeremiah 44:27: Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Judah that [are] in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Ezekiel 12:16 spares some as a remnant for others' sins, whereas Deuteronomy 24:16 states everyone is responsible for their own sin and should not be punished for another's sins.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:9
This verse emphasizes that no pity will be shown, contrary to Ezekiel 12:16 where a few are spared, showing an element of mercy.
Ezekiel 7:9: And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations [that] are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD that smiteth. [thee according: Heb. upon thee, etc]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 12:16 talks about a few being spared to tell of their wrongdoings to others. A contradiction or conflict could be: if wrongdoing is being punished, sparing some may seem unfair or inconsistent with justice for all. Why should some wrongdoers be saved to tell the story, while others face consequences? This could raise questions about fairness and the consistency of justice.