Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 12:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 12:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 12:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the prophet to eat and drink with fear to show the people that something bad is coming. This is like a warning to everyone to be careful.

Ezekiel 12:18: Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness;

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse encourages believers to be anxious for nothing, which contrasts with Ezekiel 12:18 where there is an expression of anxiety and fearfulness while eating and drinking.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse depicts a sense of peace and provision, contrary to the fear and dread described in Ezekiel 12:18.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

These verses advise not to worry about food and drink, contradicting the portrayal of anxiety and concern during meals in Ezekiel 12:18.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers reassurance and dispels fear, in contrast with the ominous atmosphere of fearfulness in Ezekiel 12:18.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Here, peace is promised and fear is discouraged, opposing the fearful actions depicted in Ezekiel 12:18.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

This verse encourages casting all anxiety on God, clashing with the evident anxiety in Ezekiel 12:18.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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