Ezekiel 15:3 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Ezekiel, he's explaining that the wood from a vine is not useful for making things like a piece of furniture or even a small hook to hang things on. He is trying to show that just like that useless wood, people who don't do good things are not being helpful either.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of plans for prosperity and hope, whereas Ezekiel 15:3 presents an image of worthlessness and destruction.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages asking and receiving, which contradicts Ezekiel 15:3's implication of uselessness and lack of purpose.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Portrays a tree as fruitful and prosperous, contrasting with the unproductive vine wood imagery in Ezekiel 15:3.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with John 15:5

This verse highlights the fruitfulness of abiding in Christ, unlike Ezekiel 15:3 which suggests the inability to produce.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers reassurance and strength, contrasted with the pervasive sense of futility in Ezekiel 15:3.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Emphasizes the power to achieve through Christ, conflicting with the theme of ineffectiveness in Ezekiel 15:3.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Describes God’s creation as ‘very good,’ opposing the valueless nature attributed in Ezekiel 15:3.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]