Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of judging among nations and settling disputes, promoting peace rather than judgment as seen in Ezekiel 20:36.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse emphasizes that God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrary to the judgment described in Ezekiel 20:36.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with James 2:13
It states that mercy triumphs over judgment, contrasting with the idea of judging in the wilderness found in Ezekiel 20:36.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy, highlighting mercy over judgment which conflicts with Ezekiel 20:36.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with John 3:17
God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save it, contrasting the judgment theme in Ezekiel 20:36.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.