Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is upset because the people have made special places everywhere to worship false gods instead of loving Him. He wants them to remember how important it is to stay true to Him and not follow other wrong things.

Ezekiel 16:24: [That] thou hast also built unto thee an eminent place, and hast made thee an high place in every street. [eminent...: or, brothel house]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse commands against making idols or images, whereas Ezekiel 16:24 references the making of a high place, suggesting the creation of something significant, which could be seen as akin to idolatry.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Here, it warns against following other gods, differing from Ezekiel 16:24 where setting up a high place can be an act of worshiping other entities.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14

This verse instructs believers to flee from idolatry, while Ezekiel 16:24 discusses constructing something presumably for idol worship.

1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares He will not share His glory with idols, contradicting the act implied in Ezekiel 16:24 of establishing a place for idol worship.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, while Ezekiel 16:24 involves creating a physical space possibly for worship purposes.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be about the ancient practice of building high places for idol worship, which was seen as unfaithful and against the teachings of worshiping one true God. This could conflict with the broader message of devotion and exclusive loyalty to God present in other parts of religious texts.

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