Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 16:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 16:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 16:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He helped the people grow and become beautiful and strong, just like flowers in a field that blossom and become lovely. At first, they didn't have much, but with His help, they became special and precious.

Ezekiel 16:7: I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: [thy] breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou [wast] naked and bare. [caused...: Heb. made thee a million] [excellent...: Heb. ornament of ornaments]

Contradiction with Genesis 3:19

Ezekiel 16:7 speaks of beauty and growth, while Genesis 3:19 reflects on the return to dust and mortality.

Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:20

While Ezekiel 16:7 highlights flourishing and life, Ecclesiastes 3:20 mentions that all return to dust, emphasizing mortality.

Ecclesiastes 3:20: All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-29

Ezekiel 16:7 describes natural beauty and adornment, whereas Matthew 6:28-29 highlights how even Solomon's splendor doesn't compare to the lilies, focusing on divine provision rather than human beauty.

Matthew 6:28-29: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Contradiction with Job 14:1-2

Ezekiel 16:7 discusses thriving, in contrast, Job 14:1-2 mentions life as brief and full of trouble, withering like a flower.

Job 14:1-2: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:6-7

Ezekiel 16:7 speaks of spreading like a plant, while Isaiah 40:6-7 emphasizes the fleeting nature of human life akin to grass that withers.

Isaiah 40:6-7: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:
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