Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, when you were feeling very proud and thought you were the best, you didn't talk about your sister Sodom, who did bad things. This means people often don't mention others' mistakes when they feel too proud about themselves.

Ezekiel 16:56: For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride, [mentioned: Heb. for a report, or, hearing] [pride: Heb. prides, or, excellencies]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse emphasizes not judging others, contradicting Ezekiel 16:56, which reflects a judgmental view of Sodom as a proverb.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:11

This verse advises against speaking evil of one another, opposing Ezekiel 16:56 that derogatorily references Sodom.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

This verse highlights the hypocrisy in judging others, contradicting Ezekiel 16:56’s judgment of Sodom.

Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

This verse encourages forgiveness and refraining from condemning, in contrast to the negative reference to Sodom in Ezekiel 16:56.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with Romans 14:10

This verse questions why one judges their brother, contrasting with Ezekiel 16:56's critical mention of Sodom.

Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
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