Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires them to repent and live, which contrasts with the judgment pronounced in Ezekiel 21:2.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse explains that God does not tempt anyone with evil, whereas Ezekiel 21:2 involves God bringing judgment.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse suggests that the wicked can forsake their ways and receive mercy, while Ezekiel 21:2 speaks of impending judgment without mention of mercy.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse shows God relenting from disaster when people repent, contrasting with the inevitability of judgment in Ezekiel 21:2.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to repent, conflicting with the immediate judgment action in Ezekiel 21:2.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.