Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 22:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 22:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 22:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is asking if people can be brave and strong when He decides to teach them a lesson for being bad. He is saying that He means what He says and will do it.

Ezekiel 22:14: Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken [it], and will do [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures believers that God will strengthen and help them, contradicting the message of divine abandonment and incapability in Ezekiel 22:14.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse states that believers can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, contrary to the notion of hearts failing as mentioned in Ezekiel 22:14.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage because God will not forsake His people, which contradicts the impending doom and weakness described in Ezekiel 22:14.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse declares that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contrasting with the idea of being unable to stand against divine wrath in Ezekiel 22:14.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with John 16:33

Here, Jesus tells believers to take heart because He has overcome the world, providing hope against the despair in Ezekiel 22:14.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse says God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, opposing the anticipated fear and helplessness in Ezekiel 22:14.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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