Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 13:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 13:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 13:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse means that when people tell lies, they make good people feel sad, even though God didn't want them to be sad. These lies also help bad people keep doing wrong things by making them think they'll be okay.

Ezekiel 13:22: Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: [by...: or, that I should save his life: Heb. by quickening him]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

This verse warns against heeding false prophets who speak visions from their own hearts, contradicting Ezekiel 13:22 where false messages offer false hope.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:24

This verse predicts false prophets and false messiahs will deceive, contrasting with Ezekiel 13:22 where false promises lead to discouragement among the righteous rather than deception.

Matthew 24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

These verses speak of false wonders that deceive those who do not love the truth, which contrasts with Ezekiel 13:22 where false prophecies instead bring disheartening messages.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:10

This verse depicts people demanding pleasant illusions from prophets, which contrasts with Ezekiel 13:22 where the effect of false prophecies is to demoralize the righteous rather than pacify desires for positivity.

Isaiah 30:10: Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
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