Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 22:22

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

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is telling His people that just like how silver gets really hot and melts in a fire, they will also feel His anger because they did bad things. It's like a lesson to help them understand that God is upset and wants them to change.

Ezekiel 22:22: As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my fury upon you.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:17

This verse declares that God will judge the righteous and the wicked at the appointed time, suggesting a measured and discerning judgment, whereas Ezekiel 22:22 implies an immediate and consuming wrath upon Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 3:17: I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

This verse invites reasoning together and offers cleansing and forgiveness of sins, contrasting the unrelenting fiery judgment depicted in Ezekiel 22:22.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Commands to love enemies and pray for persecutors oppose the fierce judgment poured onto the people as shown in Ezekiel 22:22.

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 James 2:13

It speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, which contrasts with the severe and consuming nature of judgment in Ezekiel 22:22.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Describes God as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy, which contrasts with the severity and swift judgment in Ezekiel 22:22.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
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