Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this means the young lion is like a person who learned to be strong and fierce, doing bad things and hurting others. It's a way to show how someone can be influenced to act in harmful ways.

Ezekiel 19:6: And he went up and down among the lions, he became a young lion, and learned to catch the prey, [and] devoured men.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Ezekiel 19:6 describes physical strength and outward actions, while 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not the outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Ezekiel 19:6 speaks of a young lion as a symbol of aggression, contradictory to Isaiah 11:6 which predicts a future peace where even natural enemies live together harmoniously.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Ezekiel 19:6 depicts aggression and power, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek, highlighting non-resistance and meekness.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Ezekiel 19:6 describes power and might symbolized by a young lion, but Zechariah 4:6 emphasizes that success comes not by might nor power, but by God's Spirit.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Matthew 18:4

Ezekiel 19:6 highlights aggressive dominance, while Matthew 18:4 promotes humility and becoming like a child to be great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4: Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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