Contradiction with Exodus 31:13
This verse emphasizes the importance of keeping the Sabbath as a sign between God and Israel, contradicting the disobedience mentioned in Ezekiel 20:24.
Exodus 31:13: Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it [is] a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that [ye] may know that I [am] the LORD that doth sanctify you.
Contradiction with Leviticus 26:3-4
This verse promises blessings for following God's statutes and commandments, which contrasts with the disobedience described in Ezekiel 20:24.
Leviticus 26:3-4: If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:1
This verse promises blessings for diligently obeying God's voice, contrasting with the rebellion mentioned in Ezekiel 20:24.
Deuteronomy 28:1: And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Contradiction with Joshua 1:8
This verse encourages meditation and obedience to the law for prosperity and success, opposing the disobedience described in Ezekiel 20:24.
Joshua 1:8: This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. [have...: or, do wisely]
Contradiction with Psalm 119:1
Declares the blessedness of walking in the law of the Lord, contrasting with Israel's failure to do so in Ezekiel 20:24.
Psalm 119:1: ALEPH. Blessed [are] the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. [undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:18
Regrets that adherence to commandments would lead to peace, contrary to the rebellion shown in Ezekiel 20:24.
Isaiah 48:18: O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23
Emphasizes the importance of obeying God's voice for well-being, countering the disobedience in Ezekiel 20:24.
Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:19
States the importance of keeping and teaching God's commandments, which opposes the disregard shown in Ezekiel 20:24.
Matthew 5:19: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with John 14:15
Jesus states the connection between love and keeping commandments, contrasting with the disobedience in Ezekiel 20:24.
John 14:15: If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 20:24 talks about consequences for disobedience due to not following God's laws and instead, doing what they desired. The contradiction could be seen in the harshness of the punishment despite the nature of disobedience, especially if readers today view personal freedom and choice more leniently than portrayed in the text. This could seem inconsistent with beliefs about forgiveness and understanding in other parts of the Bible.