Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 17:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 17:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 17:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse talks about a plant that grew big and spread out with its branches staying close to the ground. Christians often understand this as a story about how things can grow and stay connected to where they started.

Ezekiel 17:6: And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:2

This verse states that the wicked are planted by God and they grow, even though they are distant from God in their hearts, which contrasts with Ezekiel 17:6 where growth is depicted as part of God's plan for good.

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 13:6

In this verse, plants wither when they lack moisture and roots, differing from Ezekiel 17:6 where growth and flourishing occur under favorable conditions.

Matthew 13:6: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:24

States that God's breath blows on plants and withers them, contradicting Ezekiel 17:6, where the vine grows vigorously.

Isaiah 40:24: Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
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