Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises to bring His people back together from all the places they have been scattered, using His great power and strength, even when He is very angry. This shows that God cares about His people and will rescue them no matter where they are.

Ezekiel 20:34: And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Ezekiel 20:34 speaks of God gathering His people, whereas Matthew 28:19 commands the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, indicating a spreading rather than gathering.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:10

Ezekiel 20:34 refers to God gathering with severity, while Jeremiah 31:10 speaks of God gathering and caring for His people like a shepherd, emphasizing gentleness.

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 John 10:16

Ezekiel 20:34 describes God gathering His people apart from other nations, whereas John 10:16 talks about bringing together all His sheep into one fold, suggesting inclusivity.

John 10:16: And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.

Contradiction with James 1:1

Ezekiel 20:34 implies being brought into one place, while James 1:1 is addressed to the twelve tribes scattered abroad, indicating a dispersion.

James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Contradiction with Acts 2:5

Ezekiel 20:34 emphasizes God gathering His people, but Acts 2:5 mentions devout men from every nation under heaven in Jerusalem, indicating their worldwide presence and not yet gathered.

Acts 2:5: And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Paradox #1

This verse could raise a contradiction because it talks about God bringing people out of one land into another, which can be seen as forcing people to relocate. This might conflict with the idea of free will, as it involves a powerful being making decisions for people against their will.

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