Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:8
This verse describes a tree as flourishing and fruitful, contrasting with Ezekiel 20:48 where every tree shall be consumed by fire.
Jeremiah 17:8: For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. [drought: or, restraint]
Contradiction with Psalm 1:3
This verse likens a righteous person to a flourishing tree, differing from the destructive imagery of every tree burning in Ezekiel 20:48.
Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]
Contradiction with Revelation 22:2
The trees in this verse are for healing nations, unlike the destruction of trees in Ezekiel 20:48.
Revelation 22:2: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:23
Here, nature rejoices and flourishes, which contradicts the devastation of nature in Ezekiel 20:48.
Isaiah 44:23: Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done [it]: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:16
This verse speaks of trees being full of sap, a picture of vitality contrary to their destruction in Ezekiel 20:48.
Psalm 104:16: The trees of the LORD are full [of sap]; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Ezekiel 20:48 could be related to the idea of divine punishment causing widespread destruction. Some may see a contradiction in a loving God allowing or causing harm to many people or nature, raising questions about justice and compassion.