Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God wanted Ezekiel to tell the people in the city of Jerusalem about the wrong things they were doing. God wanted them to understand what was bad so they could change and do better.

Ezekiel 16:2: Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

While Ezekiel 16:2 speaks to the pronouncement of judgment and revealing of abominations, this verse emphasizes withholding judgment until the Lord comes.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

In contrast to Ezekiel 16:2, which involves a directive to pass judgment, this verse instructs not to judge so that one will not be judged.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 8:7

This verse, in its context, opposes the act of condemnation seen in Ezekiel 16:2, advocating instead for self-reflection before casting judgment on others.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with James 4:12

While Ezekiel 16:2 portrays a prophetic declaration of indignation, this verse reminds that there is only one lawgiver and judge, suggesting a contradiction in humans executing judgment.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

In contradiction to Ezekiel 16:2's calling out of abominations, this verse speaks to the hypocrisy of judging others, highlighting that those who judge do the same things.

Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Unlike Ezekiel 16:2’s message of declaring people's abominations, this verse teaches forgiveness and refraining from condemnation.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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