Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Ezekiel 21:4 speaks of a sword against both the righteous and wicked, Matthew emphasizes loving enemies and doing good to those who persecute, highlighting mercy over judgment.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Ezekiel 21:4 suggests a collective punishment, whereas Ezekiel 18:20 emphasizes individual responsibility and that the son will not bear the punishment for the father's iniquity.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
Ezekiel 21:4 exhibits collective judgment, but Jeremiah insists that individuals will suffer for their own sins, not those of others.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10-11
Contradicts the indiscriminate judgment in Ezekiel 21:4 by distinguishing between the well-being of the righteous and the woe of the wicked.
Isaiah 3:10-11: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Ezekiel 21:4 could be seen in the idea of punishment being applied to both the righteous and the wicked. This might conflict with the belief that justice should be fair and that the righteous should be spared negative consequences meant for the wicked. This could lead to questions about the fairness and justice of such actions.