Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Promises a future with hope and plans for welfare, contradicting the message of impending exile and turmoil in Ezekiel 12:3.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:11
Assures of divine protection and angelic guardianship, which contrasts with the impending judgment and vulnerability depicted in Ezekiel 12:3.
Psalm 91:11: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Declares that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, conflicting with the expectation of impending invasion and destruction in Ezekiel 12:3.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Encourages strength and courage, as God will not forsake His people, contradicting the sense of abandonment implied in the exile message of Ezekiel 12:3.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-29
Offers rest to those who are weary and burdened, contrasting with the task of bearing the burden of exile in Ezekiel 12:3.
Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Tells of God's upholding and strength, conflicting with the call for preparing to go into captivity in Ezekiel 12:3.
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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Ezekiel 12:3 could be seen in the idea of performing symbolic acts that involve deception or misleading behavior to convey a message. Some might see this as conflicting with values of honesty and direct communication, questioning whether a good purpose justifies using confusing or deceptive methods.