Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
It emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, aligning with Ezekiel 18:29, thus not presenting a contradiction.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
God visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, implying generational punishment, which Ezekiel 18:29 contradicts by emphasizing individual accountability.
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 Numbers 14:18
This verse mentions visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, which contrasts with Ezekiel 18:29's claim that individual conduct alone determines one's effect from sin.
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 Deuteronomy 24:16
It states that children shall not be punished for their parents' sins, which aligns with Ezekiel 18:29, thus not presenting a contradiction.
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 Lamentations 5:7
It states that the current generation suffers for their ancestors' sins, contrasting with Ezekiel 18:29, which affirms individual responsibility.
Lamentations 5:7: Our fathers have sinned, [and are] not; and we have borne their iniquities.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 18:29 could present a theological conflict with the idea of inherited sin or original sin, as it emphasizes individual responsibility for one's actions, suggesting that people are judged by their own deeds rather than the sins of their ancestors. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that all humans inherit sin from Adam and Eve, a concept emphasized in some interpretations of Christian doctrine.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction arises when considering God's justice and fairness in other parts of the Bible. Some other verses suggest that people can suffer consequences for the actions of others, like in the concept of original sin or generational curses. Ezekiel 18:29, however, emphasizes personal responsibility and states that each individual is judged by their own actions, which might seem inconsistent with those other teachings.
Paradox #3
Ezekiel 18:29 talks about fairness and people questioning God's ways. The contradiction or conflict might be that humans often see fairness differently from the divine perspective. People may feel it's unjust when they face consequences for actions, even when the rules are clear, leading to a disagreement between human perception of justice and divine judgment.