Contradiction with Genesis 8:21
God promises not to curse the ground anymore for man's sake or smite every living thing as He did.
Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
God is described as merciful, long-suffering, and forgiving iniquity and transgression, which contradicts the decisiveness in punishment seen in Ezekiel 14:13.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
The Lord is described as good to all and His tender mercies are over all His works, contrasting with the judgment and punishment in Ezekiel 14:13.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
It promises that God will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more, indicating a departure from direct punishment.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with James 2:13
It states that mercy triumphs over judgment, indicating a preference for mercy over punishment, unlike the judgment seen in Ezekiel 14:13.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The verse in question discusses a scenario where a country is unfaithful and faces consequences from God. A potential contradiction could arise from the broader biblical message about the nature of collective punishment. Some people question whether it's fair for an entire nation to suffer for the actions of a part of its population, especially when compared to other parts of the Bible that emphasize individual responsibility and justice. This raises questions about consistency in divine justice and morality within the biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 14:13 could present a contradiction or inconsistency in terms of collective punishment. The concept of punishing an entire nation for the sins of a few raises questions about fairness and justice, as it may not align with modern views that emphasize individual responsibility and accountability.