Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
This verse expresses God's desire for people to turn from their wicked ways and live, contrasting with Ezekiel 12:6, which depicts symbolic actions to convey impending judgment and exile.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse invites people to find rest in Jesus, which contrasts with the notion of performing burdensome and distressing actions as represented in Ezekiel 12:6.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse speaks of salvation and everlasting life through belief in Jesus, contrasting with the distress and captivity symbolized in Ezekiel 12:6.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse highlights God's patience and His wish for none to perish but repent, conflicting with the sense of urgency in signifying judgment through Ezekiel 12:6.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse urges the wicked to forsake their ways and accept God’s compassion and pardon, contrasting the demonstration of severe judgment in Ezekiel 12:6.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]