Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God talked to him and gave him an important message to share. It's like when a parent gives instructions to their child to tell others.

Ezekiel 20:45: Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse suggests that God has plans to prosper, not harm, offering hope, whereas Ezekiel 20:45 speaks of a coming judgment and destruction.

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 55:8-9

These verses emphasize the difference between God's thoughts and human understanding, possibly contrasting with the direct prophecy given in Ezekiel 20:45.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

God's willingness to relent from sending calamity after Nineveh repents contrasts the unrelenting judgment described in Ezekiel 20:45.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Describes God as compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, seeming in contrast to the impending judgment announced in Ezekiel 20:45.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

Depicts God as not dealing with us according to our sins, contrasting the precise and harsh judgment in Ezekiel 20:45.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
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