Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 18:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 18:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 18:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God likes it when people are kind and help others. This means giving back what you owe, not hurting anyone, sharing food with those who are hungry, and giving clothes to those who have none.

Ezekiel 18:7: And hath not oppressed any, [but] hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:22

This verse suggests that a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, which may imply a focus on prosperity rather than fairness.

Proverbs 13:22: A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This verse encourages giving to everyone who asks and not turning away from those who want to borrow, which may contradict the idea of withholding repayment of debt mentioned in Ezekiel 18:7.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse advises giving to every man that asks of you and not asking for your goods back, contrasting with the theme of restoring pledges in Ezekiel 18:7.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13

This verse says that whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered, which can be seen as a broader interpretation of charity beyond what's mentioned in Ezekiel 18:7.

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 25:29

This verse implies that to everyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away, which could contradict the fairness in dealing with others as discussed in Ezekiel 18:7.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
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