Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will clap His hands in anger to show that He is upset, but then He will calm down because He is in control. God wants everyone to know that He means what He says.

Ezekiel 21:17: I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said [it].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

While Ezekiel 21:17 mentions striking hands together, Matthew 5:39 teaches to turn the other cheek instead of retaliating.

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 Romans 12:19

Ezekiel 21:17 depicts an expression of divine wrath, whereas Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God and not acting on it personally.

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 James 1:20

Ezekiel 21:17 involves an act of anger, yet James 1:20 indicates human anger does not produce God's righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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