Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse describes God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, contradicting Ezekiel 18:27's message that everyone is responsible for their own sins.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:9
It states that God punishes children for their parents' sins, opposing Ezekiel 18:27's claim of individual responsibility for sin.
Deuteronomy 5:9: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto 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 Numbers 14:18
This verse echoes God's punishment on future generations for the sins of their ancestors, conflicting with Ezekiel 18:27.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:14
David's child is punished for David's sin, contradicting the idea in Ezekiel 18:27 that one can repent and turn from wickedness to live.
2 Samuel 12:14: Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also [that is] born unto thee shall surely die.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:18
This verse talks about God punishing the children for the iniquity of their fathers, which contradicts the individual responsibility theme in Ezekiel 18:27.
Jeremiah 32:18: Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, [is] his name,
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:7
It states that the consequences of ancestors' sins are borne by their descendants, opposing Ezekiel 18:27's emphasis on personal accountability.
Lamentations 5:7: Our fathers have sinned, [and are] not; and we have borne their iniquities.
Paradox #1
The potential doctrinal inconsistency with Ezekiel 18:27 could relate to the discussion of whether people are saved by faith alone or by their deeds. This verse suggests that turning from sinful behavior and doing what is right can lead to life, which might seem to emphasize works. However, other parts of the Bible, such as parts of Paul’s letters, emphasize faith as the path to salvation. This could create a tension between the roles of faith and actions in achieving salvation.
Paradox #2
One possible moral conflict in this context could be the tension between justice and mercy. The idea of someone being forgiven or spared consequences for wrongdoing if they change their behavior might seem conflicting, as it raises questions about the fairness of justice—especially regarding past actions and their consequences.