Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 12:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 12:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 12:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God tells him to carry his things on his shoulders and cover his face so he can't see the ground, doing this in front of everyone. This act is like a picture that shows the people of Israel what will happen to them.

Ezekiel 12:6: In their sight shalt thou bear [it] upon [thy] shoulders, [and] carry [it] forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee [for] a sign unto the house of Israel.

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]
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