Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the special creatures he saw always followed where God's spirit wanted them to go, and they never changed their direction on their own. This shows that they listened to God carefully and obeyed Him perfectly.

Ezekiel 1:12: And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; [and] they turned not when they went.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

This verse discusses the confusion of languages at Babel, which contrasts with the unified action and direction seen in Ezekiel 1:12.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, which is contradictory to the orderly movement described in Ezekiel 1:12.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 1:8

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways, which contradicts the single-mindedness and unity of movement in Ezekiel 1:12.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that a man's heart devises his way, but Ezekiel 1:12 implies movement is directed by the spirit.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

This verse describes internal conflict and lack of direction, in contrast to the purpose-driven motion of Ezekiel 1:12.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
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