Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling him to be very sad and cry loudly because something bad, like a war, is going to happen to His people and their leaders. This message is meant to warn everyone to be ready and understand that difficult times are coming.

Ezekiel 21:12: Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it [shall be] upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon [thy] thigh. [terrors...: or, they are thrust down to the sword with my people]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Ezekiel 21:12 speaks of crying and smiting the thigh in lamentation over sin and judgment, whereas Matthew 5:39 encourages not to resist an evil person by opposing retaliation or striking back.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Ezekiel 21:12 involves acts of mourning and acknowledgment of impending judgment, contrasting with Isaiah 2:4's vision of beating swords into plowshares and seeking peace and judgment-free living.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contrasts with Ezekiel 21:12's focus on wrath and lament as Romans 12:19 advises against retribution, emphasizing leaving room for God's wrath and seeking peace.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with John 18:11

Ezekiel 21:12 involves acceptance of God's judgment and grief, unlike John 18:11 where Jesus instructs to put away the sword, emphasizing a non-violent acceptance of God's will.

John 18:11: Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Calls for a different response from Ezekiel 21:12's lamentation as it warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, fostering an attitude of restraint over vengeance.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 21:12 involves a message of judgment and warning. A potential contradiction might arise from the depiction of divine judgment and severe punishment. Some might question how such harsh actions align with a loving and merciful God. This could create tension between themes of justice and compassion.

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