Contradiction with Ezekiel 16:6
This verse contrasts with Ezekiel 16:4 by depicting a compassionate response to a newborn, emphasizing life and compassion rather than abandonment.
Ezekiel 16:6: And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee [when thou wast] in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee [when thou wast] in thy blood, Live. [polluted: or, trodden under foot]
Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15
This verse highlights a mother's compassion and never forgetting her child, contradicting Ezekiel 16:4's theme of neglect and abandonment.
Isaiah 49:15: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]
Contradiction with Psalm 22:9-10
These verses illustrate God's care and protection from birth, differing from the neglectful imagery in Ezekiel 16:4.
Psalm 22:9-10: But thou [art] he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope [when I was] upon my mother's breasts. [didst...: or, kept me in safety]
Contradiction with Luke 11:11-12
Unlike Ezekiel 16:4, these verses imply a positive, nurturing parental role, contrasting with neglectful birth imagery.
Luke 11:11-12: If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if [he ask] a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
Contradiction with Psalm 139:13-14
These verses describe a careful and intentional forming by God, differing from the neglected birth scene in Ezekiel 16:4.
Psalm 139:13-14: For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Paradox #1
The verse describes practices related to childbirth that are not consistent with modern medical practices or understanding. For example, the reference to rubbing a newborn with salt lacks scientific support or medical benefit. This practice could even be harmful by irritating a newborn's delicate skin and does not align with current neonatal care.