Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying He will take His people to a quiet, lonely place to talk and be close with them. He wants to help them understand and listen to what He has to say.

Ezekiel 20:35: And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Contradicts the notion of judgment in the wilderness with an invitation to find rest with Jesus.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Offers a promise of hope and a future, contrasting with the theme of judgment present in Ezekiel 20:35.

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 Isaiah 41:10

Provides reassurance and absence of fear with God's support, opposing the concept of judgment.

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 Psalm 23:1-2

Speaks of peace and guidance beside still waters, which contrasts with being brought into the wilderness for judgment.

Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Offers salvation and eternal life through belief in Jesus, diverging from the judgment context.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, differing from the theme of judgment.

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.
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