Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that even when He saw the people of Israel hurting and in trouble, He told them to live and gave them a new chance to be safe and happy. God is like a caring parent who helps when things are tough.

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 1 John 3:14

This verse states that love leads to life, while Ezekiel 16:6 implies life despite a lack of intervention from others.

1 John 3:14: We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not [his] brother abideth in death.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

This verse suggests that ignoring the cries of the poor leads to consequences, contradicting how in Ezekiel 16:6 life is given freely regardless of help.

Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that the exalted will be humbled, while Ezekiel 16:6 depicts life given without condition or reversal.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, contradicting Ezekiel 16:6 where life is given without actions or merit.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

This verse speaks of the wages of sin leading to death, whereas Ezekiel 16:6 depicts life being given despite the context of sin.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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