Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling His people that before their bad actions were found out, people around them, like the Syrians and Philistines, looked down on them. It's like when someone does something wrong and other kids at school find out and start looking at them meanly.

Ezekiel 16:57: Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of [thy] reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all [that are] round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about. [Syria: Heb. Aram] [despise: or, spoil]

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

This verse encourages forgiveness and non-judgment, whereas Ezekiel 16:57 speaks of shame and scorn.

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 James 4:11

This verse advises against speaking evil of others, contradicting Ezekiel 16:57's reference to public shame.

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 Matthew 7:1-2

These verses teach about not judging others, contrasting with Ezekiel 16:57's implications of judgment and shame.

Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

This verse highlights the hypocrisy in judging others, which can be seen in opposition to the judgment described in Ezekiel 16:57.

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 Galatians 6:1

This verse encourages restoration with gentleness, conflicting with the tone of judgment in Ezekiel 16:57.

Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
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