Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse says God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which contradicts with Ezekiel 21:3 where it speaks of God drawing His sword against the righteous and the wicked alike.
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 Ezekiel 33:11
It states that God prefers the wicked to turn from their ways and live, rather than enact judgment, contrasting the indiscriminate message of judgment in Ezekiel 21:3.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Expresses the idea that God does not wish for any to perish, contradicting the idea of sweeping judgment seen in Ezekiel 21:3.
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.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Emphasizes that God sent His Son not to condemn, but to save, which is at odds with the notion of judgment upon the sword in Ezekiel 21:3.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
Describes the Lord as good to all and having mercy over all His works, which stands in contrast to the message of impending judgment in Ezekiel 21:3.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
States that God does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, conflicting with the active judgment portrayed in Ezekiel 21:3.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Encourages the wicked to forsake their ways and promises mercy, differing from the impending judgment expressed in Ezekiel 21:3.
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 James 2:13
Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, contrary to the unequivocal judgment mentioned in Ezekiel 21:3.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Ezekiel 21:3 could be seen in the idea that a loving and just God would threaten harm or punishment to both the righteous and the wicked. It could be confusing or troubling, as it seems unfair for the righteous to suffer the same consequences as those who are not. This might conflict with other teachings about justice and protection for the righteous.