Ezekiel 14:8 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that if someone chooses to do wrong things, God will make an example of them so that others learn. The people will then understand that God is the one in charge and that He means what He says.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse speaks of God's love and provision of eternal life through belief in His Son, which contrasts with the punishment described in Ezekiel 14:8.

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 1 John 4:8

This verse states that "God is love," emphasizing His loving nature that seems contradictory to the severe consequences found in Ezekiel 14:8.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages asking God for wisdom without reproach, which stands in contrast to the portrayal of God seemingly punishing those seeking Him in Ezekiel 14:8.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:15

This verse describes God as merciful, gracious, and abundant in love, contradicting the notion of setting His face against someone in Ezekiel 14:8.

Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse states that God is patient and not wishing for any to perish, but to come to repentance, contrasting with the immediate punishment in Ezekiel 14:8.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse declares no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, whereas Ezekiel 14:8 depicts God condemning a person by setting His face against them.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as having a contradiction because it talks about setting someone as an example due to their wrongdoing, including cutting them off. This might seem inconsistent with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize forgiveness and redemption for sinners. The conflict arises between justice and mercy.