Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the trees in the forest that He will start a big fire that will burn all the trees, both those that are alive and those that are not, and it won't stop until everything from one end to the other is burned. It's like God is saying there will be a strong message or event that everyone needs to pay attention to.

Ezekiel 20:47: And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.

Contradiction with James 3:10

This verse speaks against cursing, whereas Ezekiel 20:47 speaks of a curse being pronounced upon the forest.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, contrasting with the destructive judgment described in Ezekiel 20:47.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse expresses that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, while Ezekiel 20:47 depicts God's intent to bring destruction.

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.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states that God is love, which seems to contradict the imagery of wrath and judgment in Ezekiel 20:47.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

This verse encourages overcoming evil with good, contrary to the depiction of consuming fire in Ezekiel 20:47.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse speaks of gentle answers turning away wrath, while Ezekiel 20:47 depicts unrelenting destruction.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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