Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 22:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 22:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 22:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the leaders in Israel used their power in bad ways to hurt people. They were supposed to protect and help others, but instead, they did wrong things.

Ezekiel 22:6: Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood. [power: Heb. arm]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse suggests that there is safety in a multitude of counselors, which contrasts with Ezekiel 22:6 because if the princes of Israel had good counselors, they wouldn't have used their power for oppression.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

It emphasizes submission to governing authorities, which contradicts Ezekiel 22:6's depiction of leaders as acting corruptly.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This underscores that God looks at the heart, while Ezekiel 22:6 focuses on the external actions of leaders which are unjust.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Psalm 72:1-2

It describes a king who judges people righteously, which is contrary to the actions of the princes in Ezekiel 22:6.

Psalm 72:1-2: [[A Psalm] for Solomon.] Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

Encourages defending the oppressed and seeking justice, opposing Ezekiel 22:6 where leaders oppress others.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with Daniel 6:4

Highlights leaders who sought to act blamelessly, contradicting the corrupt nature of leaders depicted in Ezekiel 22:6.

Daniel 6:4: Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he [was] faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:4

States that a just king gives the country stability, contrasting with oppressive practices noted in Ezekiel 22:6.

Proverbs 29:4: The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. [he...: Heb. a man of oblations]
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