Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that He will bring everyone they liked or didn't like to see the wrong things they've done. It's like showing everyone their secrets because they didn't listen to Him.

Ezekiel 16:37: Behold, therefore I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all [them] that thou hast loved, with all [them] that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, that they may see all thy nakedness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and prayer for enemies, contrary to the exposure of nakedness and punishment depicted in Ezekiel 16:37.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Promises everlasting kindness and peace, which contradicts the display of wrath and judgment in Ezekiel 16:37.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Speaks of God's love and salvation, contrasting with the punishment and exposure described in Ezekiel 16:37.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

Highlights God's mercy and not dealing with us according to our sins, unlike the retribution described in Ezekiel 16:37.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Declares God as love, which can be seen as conflicting with the harsh judgment in Ezekiel 16:37.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 16:37 could raise questions about the portrayal of God's actions and character. Some people might see a contradiction in how a loving and forgiving God could also be depicted as delivering harsh punishments or judgments, as described in this verse. This could lead to debates about reconciling God's justice with His mercy.

Paradox #2

This verse describes a situation where those who were once close turn against someone, involving public shame and exposure. The moral conflict could be about the harshness of this punishment and whether it aligns with values of forgiveness and compassion. There is tension between justice and mercy.

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