Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
While Ezekiel 20:23 speaks of God's wrath and scattering, Isaiah 41:10 assures God's support and strength, implying protection rather than scattering.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:10
This verse emphasizes God gathering Israel, contradicting the theme of scattering in Ezekiel 20:23.
Jeremiah 31:10: Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare [it] in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd [doth] his flock.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3
This verse promises restoration and gathering from all nations, contrasting with the scattering mentioned in Ezekiel 20:23.
Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 147:2
This verse speaks of God gathering the outcasts of Israel, opposing the scattering in Ezekiel 20:23.
Psalm 147:2: The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:17
Here, God promises to gather the Israelites, which contrasts with the previous declaration of scattering in Ezekiel 20:23.
Ezekiel 11:17: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in Ezekiel 20:23 could be the idea of punishing an entire group of people for the actions of some individuals. It may seem unfair or inconsistent with the notion of individual responsibility, where each person should be accountable for their own actions rather than an entire community facing consequences for the wrongdoing of a few.