Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 17:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 17:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 17:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God planted something special in a good place where it could grow strong and healthy, just like planting a tree by water so it has everything it needs. This means God gives what is needed for life and growth.

Ezekiel 17:5: He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed [it] by great waters, [and] set it [as] a willow tree. [planted...: Heb. put it in a field of seed]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:22

This verse speaks of God taking a tender branch from the high cedar and planting it, which implies divine intervention and nurturing unlike the allegorical planting in Ezekiel 17:5.

Ezekiel 17:22: Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set [it]; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant [it] upon an high mountain and eminent:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:2

This verse describes wicked people being planted and taking root, contradicting the idea of growth being always positive as seen in Ezekiel 17:5.

Jeremiah 12:2: Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou [art] near in their mouth, and far from their reins. [they grow: Heb. they go on]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:13

Jesus says that every plant not planted by God will be uprooted, which contrasts with Ezekiel 17:5 where the emphasis is on human action in planting.

Matthew 15:13: But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:1-2

This allegory of Israel describes a vineyard that was planted with care but yielded wild grapes, showing a negative outcome contrary to the intended flourishing in Ezekiel 17:5.

Isaiah 5:1-2: Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: [a very...: Heb. the horn of the son of oil]

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Describes a righteous person as being like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in season, implying that divine placement and care lead to thriving, unlike the scenario in Ezekiel 17:5 that may lack that direct divine nurturing.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]
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