Contradiction with Proverbs 14:31
This verse states that oppressing the poor shows contempt for their Maker, whereas Ezekiel 22:29 describes how the people oppress and commit robbery.
Proverbs 14:31: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17
This verse calls for defending the oppressed and seeking justice, contradicting Ezekiel 22:29 which describes mistreatment and oppression.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:3
This verse commands doing no wrong to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, which is contradictory to the actions described in Ezekiel 22:29.
Jeremiah 22:3: Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:10
This verse instructs not to oppress the widow, the fatherless, or the poor, contradicting the oppression mentioned in Ezekiel 22:29.
Zechariah 7:10: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
This verse calls for acting justly and loving mercy, which contrasts with the oppressive behavior described in Ezekiel 22:29.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 22:29 discusses wrongdoing and injustice by people. A moral inconsistency might arise if individuals who follow this scripture are expected to act justly, yet they themselves participate in unfair or harmful actions. This creates a conflict between their beliefs and their behavior.