Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the writer of the book, he saw something amazing in his vision: four special creatures that looked a bit like people. These creatures were important because they showed God's power and special plans.

Ezekiel 1:5: Also out of the midst thereof [came] the likeness of four living creatures. And this [was] their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse forbids the creation of idols or images of any living creature, while Ezekiel 1:5 describes living creatures of a divine vision.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Genesis 1:26

This verse speaks of man being made in the image of God, while Ezekiel 1:5 describes other creatures, potentially challenging the exclusivity of the divine image.

Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:18

This verse questions who can be compared to God or what likeness can be created, which contrasts with Ezekiel 1:5 describing likenesses of living creatures.

Isaiah 40:18: To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12

This verse notes that God spoke without form, emphasizing invisibility, while Ezekiel 1:5 gives a vivid description of creatures.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]

Contradiction with Colossians 1:15

This verse states that Christ is the image of the invisible God, implying that God’s image isn’t shared broadly, whereas Ezekiel 1:5 describes vivid images in a vision.

Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in Ezekiel 1:5 because it describes living creatures with unusual features that don't match any known animals on Earth. This could be seen as inconsistent with biological understanding, which is based on the study of real-life organisms. Others might interpret these descriptions as symbolic, thus not conflicting with science.

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