Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that their idea of being like other nations, who worship idols made of wood and stone, won't happen. God wants them to be different because they are special to Him.

Ezekiel 20:32: And that which cometh into your mind shall not be at all, that ye say, We will be as the heathen, as the families of the countries, to serve wood and stone.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands believers to have no other gods, contradicting the desire of Israelites in Ezekiel 20:32 to be like other nations serving wood and stone.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse instructs not to follow other gods, which contradicts the Israelites' intention in Ezekiel 20:32 to adopt other nations' practices.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Joshua 24:15

Here, the emphasis is on choosing to serve the Lord alone, contrasting the aim in Ezekiel 20:32 to assimilate with other nations.

Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

This verse highlights the choice between following God or other deities, opposing the intent in Ezekiel 20:32 where Israelites seek to follow other nations.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2

This verse advises against learning the ways of the nations, contradicting Israelites' desires in Ezekiel 20:32 to be like other nations.

Jeremiah 10:2: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
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