Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Ezekiel 18:21 emphasizes individual responsibility and repentance to turn from sin, whereas Ezekiel 20:46 involves a pronouncement of judgment not contingent on repentance.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
In Jeremiah, the potential to avert disaster through repentance contrasts with Ezekiel 20:46, where the judgment seems more definite.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
The plea for God’s judgment to align with justice in Genesis contrasts with the predetermined destruction in Ezekiel 20:46.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God relents from sending disaster upon repentance in Jonah, unlike the unwavering judgment in Ezekiel 20:46.
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 Isaiah 55:7
Encourages turning to the Lord for mercy, contrasting with the unyielding prophetic message in Ezekiel 20:46.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Promises healing and forgiveness if people seek God, contrasting Ezekiel 20:46’s unavoidable judgment.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
God changes His mind about the disaster He planned, unlike the certain prophecy in Ezekiel 20:46.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.