Contradiction with Genesis 6:5
This verse portrays the entirety of humanity's thoughts as evil, while Ezekiel 20:2 begins a message to the elders of Israel, focusing specifically on their rebellion.
Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Encourages reasoning together with the Lord, which contrasts with the rebuke implied in Ezekiel 20:2 as God speaks through Ezekiel.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Offers a message of hope and future peace, differing from the context in Ezekiel 20:2 where God prepares to address disobedience.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with John 3:17
Focuses on salvation rather than condemnation, contrasting with Ezekiel 20:2’s context of impending judgment.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Speaks of no condemnation for those in Christ, in contrast to the message to the rebellious elders in Ezekiel 20:2.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.