Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 14:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 14:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 14:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that if someone from His people or anyone living with them turns away from Him and puts other things above God in their heart, and then asks a prophet for help, God will answer them Himself. It’s like if a kid stops listening to their parents but then asks a friend for advice, the parents will step in and talk to the kid directly.

Ezekiel 14:7: For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Ezekiel 14:7 suggests that those who set up idols in their hearts are cut off from God, while 1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness and cleansing from sin if we confess.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23-24

Ezekiel 14:7 emphasizes separation due to idolatry, whereas Romans 3:23-24 highlights that all have sinned but are justified freely by God's grace.

Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Psalm 86:5

Ezekiel 14:7 depicts God's refusal to answer the idolaters, while Psalm 86:5 describes God as ready to forgive and abundant in mercy to all who call upon Him.

Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Ezekiel 14:7 speaks to separation for those who pursue idolatry, yet Isaiah 55:7 offers promise of mercy and pardon if the wicked forsake their ways.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with John 3:16

Ezekiel 14:7 implies exclusion for idolaters, contrasting with John 3:16's declaration that God's love and eternal life are available to all who believe.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8

Ezekiel 14:7 entails God's withdrawal from idolaters, whereas Matthew 7:7-8 assures that those who ask, seek, and knock will receive, find, and have doors opened.

Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 14:7 could be seen as the idea of God rejecting people who turn away but then allowing them to come back after they have faced consequences. This might seem inconsistent because it suggests a shift in God's willingness to forgive and accept individuals based on their choices. It raises questions about the balance between justice and mercy.

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