Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is happy with people who are kind and fair, like sharing their food with those who are hungry and giving clothes to people who need them. It means being nice and helping others without being mean or taking things unfairly.

Ezekiel 18:16: Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, [but] hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, [hath not...: Heb. hath not pledged the pledge, or, taken to pledge]

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

This verse teaches to "love thy neighbor as thyself," suggesting a proactive duty of care, contrasting the seemingly more passive actions in Ezekiel 18:16.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

Suggests that not helping the poor, as described in this verse, leads to unanswered prayers, whereas Ezekiel 18:16 suggests personal accountability without immediate divine response.

Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4

This verse advises giving alms in secret, contrasting with Ezekiel 18:16 which does not specify the manner of giving.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with James 2:15-17

Stresses that faith without works is dead, suggesting a broader context of action beyond just abstaining from wrongdoing as seen in Ezekiel 18:16.

James 2:15-17: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
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