Contradiction with Genesis 18:26
This verse suggests that God is willing to spare a city for the sake of a few righteous people, whereas Ezekiel 14:12 implies individual accountability irrespective of others' righteousness.
Genesis 18:26: And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
This shows that God can change His mind about bringing disaster, whereas Ezekiel 14:12 suggests a firm declaration of judgment.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
It shows God's willingness to relent from disaster when people repent, suggesting a possibility for redemption, while Ezekiel 14:12 implies inevitable judgment.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
This verse promises healing and forgiveness if people humble themselves and pray, potentially contradicting the inevitable judgment depicted in Ezekiel 14:12.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
Suggests the possibility of repentance leading to God relenting from planned disaster, contrasting with the certainty of judgment in Ezekiel 14:12.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Highlights the possibility of sins being forgiven, contrasting with the judgment foretold in Ezekiel 14:12 where forgiveness is not mentioned.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:19-20
Shows God pardoning the iniquity of the Israelites after Moses' plea, which contrasts with the seemingly unyielding declaration of judgment in Ezekiel 14:12.
Numbers 14:19-20: Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now. [until...: or, hitherto]
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Describes God's mercy and reluctance to deal with us according to our sins, contrary to the impending judgment in Ezekiel 14:12.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]