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]