Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 22:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 22:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 22:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the people who were supposed to guide others, like the prophets, were doing bad things instead. They were being greedy and hurting others, making a lot of people sad and alone.

Ezekiel 22:25: [There is] a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:11

This verse speaks of a city being exalted by the blessing of the upright, contradicting the idea of prophets devouring souls and making cities desolate as described in Ezekiel 22:25.

Proverbs 11:11: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:31

This verse describes prophets that falsely prophesy and people who love it that way, whereas Ezekiel 22:25 condemns prophets who act deceitfully for their own gain.

Jeremiah 5:31: The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love [to have it] so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? [bear...: or, take into their hands]

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

Micah condemns prophets who lead people astray yet predict peace falsely, whereas Ezekiel 22:25 talks about rampant devouring of souls and destruction.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

It warns against false prophets who come in sheep's clothing, contrasting with Ezekiel 22:25's depiction of prophets as destructive lions.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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