Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling him to pack his things during the day where everyone can see, then leave at night like someone going to a faraway place as a prisoner. This was a way to show the people what would happen to them because they were not listening to God.

Ezekiel 12:4: Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity. [as they...: Heb. as the goings forth of captivity]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

While Ezekiel 12:4 involves preparing for departure each day, Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow, focusing instead on the present.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

Ezekiel 12:4 entails concern for provisions and items for exile, contradicting Jesus' teaching in Luke 12:22-23 to not worry about life or possessions.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Ezekiel 12:4 suggests making plans and preparations for exile, contrasting with James 4:13-14, which cautions against assuming knowledge of what will happen tomorrow.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Ezekiel 12:4 implies preparation for a future event, while Proverbs 27:1 warns against boasting about tomorrow, for one does not know what it may bring.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]
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