Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
This verse poses the question of whether God would punish the righteous with the wicked, suggesting a more discriminating divine justice than the indiscriminate judgments seen in Ezekiel 14:21.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
This verse highlights God's attributes of compassion and reluctance to bring harm, contrasting with the severe judgments of sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague mentioned in Ezekiel 14:21.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
These verses emphasize God’s mercy, grace, and forgiveness, contrasting with the depiction of God's severe judgments in Ezekiel 14:21.
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 Isaiah 1:18
This verse invites reason and offers forgiveness of sins, as opposed to the inevitable severe judgments in Ezekiel 14:21.
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.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 14:21 might seem to contradict the idea of a loving and merciful God because it describes God sending severe judgments like sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague. Some people may find it inconsistent with the belief in a God who cares for and protects His people. It raises questions about why a loving God would allow or cause suffering. However, others interpret these actions as measures taken for justice, warning, or correction, indicating that God's ways and reasons might be beyond human understanding.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that a loving and just God would send severe punishments like war, famine, wild beasts, and disease on people, including potentially innocent individuals. This can seem inconsistent with the belief in a merciful and compassionate deity.