Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse speaks of God forgiving iniquity and remembering sin no more, suggesting an unconditional forgiveness, which may contrast with the conditions implied in Ezekiel 16:63.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17
It states that sins and iniquities will not be remembered anymore, indicating absolute forgiveness without the aspect of shame or reproach connected to past sins as suggested in Ezekiel 16:63.
Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
God says He blots out transgressions for His own sake and will not remember sins, highlighting a complete erasure of past wrongdoings, contrasting the continued acknowledgment of past shame in Ezekiel 16:63.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with Micah 7:19
It mentions that God will cast sins into the depths of the sea, emphasizing total forgiveness without the enduring shameful memory referred to in Ezekiel 16:63.
Micah 7:19: He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far has God removed our transgressions from us, portraying forgiveness without the lingering reproach found in Ezekiel 16:63.
Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Paradox #1
The potential theological conflict with Ezekiel 16:63 could arise from the concept of God forgiving and forgetting sins without requiring punishment. Some interpretations of theology emphasize justice and atonement for sins, often requiring some form of repentance or consequence. This verse may seem to contrast with the idea that sins need to be addressed through punishment, creating a tension between justice and mercy.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 16:63 talks about forgiveness and restoring a relationship despite past wrongdoings. A potential moral conflict here can be the idea of forgiving severe wrongdoings without addressing justice or consequences. This can be seen as conflicting with the principle that wrong actions should have fair accountability.