Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 14:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 14:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 14:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wants the people of Israel to stop doing bad things and stay close to Him, so they can be His special friends and He can be their God. God hopes they won't get into trouble anymore and will always follow Him.

Ezekiel 14:11: That the house of Israel may go no more astray from me, neither be polluted any more with all their transgressions; but that they may be my people, and I may be their God, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 emphasizes God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, in contrast to the judgment in Ezekiel 14:11 for not straying.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

This verse expresses God's wish for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, differing from the conditional assurance of not being polluted in Ezekiel 14:11.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 14:11 discusses God's intent to prevent the people from straying and to keep them faithful. A potential contradiction could be seen in the concept of free will versus divine intervention. On one hand, the Bible often emphasizes the importance of human free will and making choices. On the other hand, the verse suggests that God is actively working to ensure people remain faithful, which could be seen as interfering with their free will. Thus, there's a tension between being free to choose and being guided or influenced by divine intervention.

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