Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
This verse implies that the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children, whereas Ezekiel 18:10 suggests individual responsibility for sin.
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse aligns with the idea of individual responsibility, contradicting any implication that children's sins affect parents in Ezekiel 18:10.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:6
Similar to Deuteronomy 24:16, this verse affirms that children should not be punished for their parents' sins, contrasting the scenario in Ezekiel 18:10.
2 Kings 14:6: But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
This verse supports the view that individuals are responsible for their own sins, which could be seen as conflicting with a broader interpretation of family guilt in Ezekiel 18:10.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 18:10, as part of a larger passage, addresses individual responsibility for sin rather than inherited guilt. A potential doctrinal conflict could be seen when compared to Exodus 34:7 or Deuteronomy 5:9, which talk about the sins of parents affecting their children. The challenge lies in reconciling personal responsibility with these verses that suggest a generational impact of sin.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the challenge of understanding individual responsibility versus inherited guilt. Some people could see a tension between personal accountability and the idea of suffering for the actions of one's ancestors, which is discussed in other parts of the Bible. However, Ezekiel 18:10 itself focuses on individual behavior and responsibility.