Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises to show His people that He is their Lord by bringing them back to the special land He gave to their ancestors. It's like God telling them, "I keep my promises, and I will take you home."

Ezekiel 20:42: And ye shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country [for] the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23

This verse emphasizes obedience to God's voice for well-being, contrasting with Ezekiel 20:42, which focuses on recognizing God through His actions in restoring Israel.

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 Deuteronomy 28:63

This verse speaks of God rejoicing to destroy and bring to nothing if the Israelites disobey, contrasting with God's promise of restoration in Ezekiel 20:42.

Deuteronomy 28:63: And it shall come to pass, [that] as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 19:11

Depicts the irreversible destruction of the people, whereas Ezekiel 20:42 speaks of restoration and return to the land.

Jeremiah 19:11: And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as [one] breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury [them] in Tophet, till [there be] no place to bury. [be made...: Heb. be healed]

Contradiction with Hosea 1:9

Declares that the people are not God's, contradicting Ezekiel 20:42 where recognition and relationship with God are highlighted.

Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]

Contradiction with Lamentations 2:2

Speaks of God destroying without pity, differing from the message of hope and restoration found in Ezekiel 20:42.

Lamentations 2:2: The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought [them] down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof. [brought...: Heb. made to touch]
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