Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
This verse emphasizes personal responsibility and calls for repentance, whereas Ezekiel 16:27 discusses punishing Israel by reducing their territory and power due to their unfaithfulness, suggesting collective punishment over individual repentance.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33-34
These verses focus on a future promise of internal transformation and forgiveness for Israel, contrasting Ezekiel 16:27 that illustrates immediate judgment and wrath.
Jeremiah 31:33-34: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that a person will die for their own sin, while Ezekiel 16:27 describes a collective judgment on Israel for their broader disobedience.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8
These verses assure God's short-term anger and enduring compassion, conflicting with the severity and prolonged punishment implied in Ezekiel 16:27.
Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse promises plans for welfare and a hopeful future, opposing the negative and destructive actions described in Ezekiel 16:27.
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]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 16:27 describes a punishment for unfaithfulness, portraying God's anger and the consequences for the people's actions. A potential inconsistency might arise when comparing this depiction of a punitive God with other biblical passages that emphasize forgiveness and mercy. The idea of a loving and forgiving God might seem to be in conflict with the portrayal of anger and punishment in this verse. However, interpretations can vary, and many theologians view these aspects as part of a broader narrative about justice and redemption.
Paradox #2
A potential contradiction in Ezekiel 16:27 could be the idea of God both punishing and then forgiving the same people. On one hand, the verse describes God's anger and punishment, while other parts of the Bible emphasize God's mercy and forgiveness. This could seem inconsistent to some readers who expect God to be either entirely just or entirely merciful.