Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God spoke to him directly and gave him an important message to share with others. This shows that God talks to people to guide them and tell them what to do.

Ezekiel 21:1: And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

In Jeremiah 29:11, God speaks of having plans to prosper and not harm, while Ezekiel 21:1 introduces a prophecy of 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 54:10

Isaiah 54:10 speaks of God's unchanging kindness and covenant of peace, contrasting with the judgment proclaimed in Ezekiel 21:1.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Psalms 103:8-9

Psalms 103:8-9 emphasizes God's mercy and slowness to anger, whereas Ezekiel 21:1 is the beginning of a prophecy about God's wrath.

Psalms 103:8-9: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Lamentations 3:31-33 declares God's compassion and unwillingness to bring grief willingly, in contrast to Ezekiel 21:1's message of impending judgment.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

1 John 4:8 states that God is love, which seems contradictory to the message of judgment and wrath starting in Ezekiel 21:1.

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