Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the idea that daughters follow the behavior of their mothers as suggested in Ezekiel 16:44.
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 Matthew 10:35-36
These verses indicate division within families, which contradicts the notion of daughters inevitably following their mothers as implied in Ezekiel 16:44.
Matthew 10:35-36: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Contradiction with Luke 12:53
This verse highlights division between family members, suggesting individual choices, which contradicts the idea presented in Ezekiel 16:44 that implies familial likeness is inevitable.
Luke 12:53: The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes equality and oneness in Christ, regardless of familial or cultural backgrounds, contradicting the focus on familial likeness in Ezekiel 16:44.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 16:44 involves using a proverb about a mother's influence on her daughter as a negative comparison. Some might see a contradiction with other parts of the Bible emphasizing individual responsibility or the idea that children should not be punished for their parents' sins, such as in Ezekiel 18:20. This can create tension between ideas of inherited character and personal accountability.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 16:44 mentions a saying about daughters acting like their mothers. Some might see this as inconsistent with the idea of individual responsibility and choice emphasized in other parts of the Bible, suggesting a potential contradiction in how actions and character are inherited or chosen independently.
Paradox #3
This verse highlights a saying about a daughter behaving like her mother, which could be seen as promoting a simplistic and potentially unfair view of inherited behavior. Some may argue it conflicts with the idea of individual responsibility and the notion that each person can choose their own path, regardless of their family background.