Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse is about how the people stopped listening to God and acted in ways they shouldn't, making places everywhere to do wrong things. They were behaving badly without caring about the rewards they might get, like ignoring a job and not wanting any payment for it.

Ezekiel 16:31: In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire; [In that thou buildest...: or, In thy daughters is thine, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

Describes God's name as a strong tower for protection, whereas Ezekiel 16:31 describes vulnerability and insecurity.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises he will never leave nor forsake believers, while Ezekiel 16:31 refers to abandonment and desolation.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:1

Speaks of dwelling in the shelter of the Most High which contrasts with the exposure and openness depicted in Ezekiel 16:31.

Psalm 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [abide: Heb. lodge]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Assures that no weapon formed against believers will prosper, contradicting the depiction of susceptibility in Ezekiel 16:31.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites all who are weary to find rest in Him, conflicting with the unrest and turmoil suggested in Ezekiel 16:31.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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