Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse suggests that each soul is accountable for its own sin, contradicting Ezekiel 16:48 which implies the sin of one affects the entire lineage.
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 Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse states that children are not to be punished for the sins of their parents, in contrast to the implication in Ezekiel 16:48 about shared guilt with Sodom.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
These verses emphasize individual responsibility for sin, opposing the collective judgment evident in Ezekiel 16:48.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:6
This verse reiterates that children should not die for their parents' sins, conflicting with the collective judgment mentioned in Ezekiel 16:48.
2 Kings 14:6: But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
It emphasizes individual responsibility for one's own actions, contrasting with the shared blame suggested in Ezekiel 16:48.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that the people being addressed are more sinful than Sodom, which can be seen as contradictory because elsewhere in the Bible, Sodom is portrayed as the pinnacle of wickedness. This might create an inconsistency in understanding the relative sinfulness of different groups or societies.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 16:48 might seem morally inconsistent as it criticizes certain behaviors by comparing them to the city of Sodom, which is often associated with severe judgment and destruction. This comparison could conflict with ideas of compassion and forgiveness, highlighting a tension between judgment and mercy.