Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
Ezekiel 23:13 speaks about defilement and sin, while Proverbs 12:22 emphasizes that lying lips are abomination, focusing on honesty and truth rather than physical defilement.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Ezekiel 23:13 describes idolatry and sin, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches love and forgiveness towards enemies, promoting a message of compassion.
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 Isaiah 1:18
Ezekiel 23:13 portrays sin and judgment, while Isaiah 1:18 offers hope of redemption through repentance, symbolized by sins becoming white as snow.
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 Romans 12:21
Ezekiel 23:13 emphasizes past sinful actions, but Romans 12:21 encourages overcoming evil with good, promoting positive actions.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:15
Ezekiel 23:13 concerns idolatry and worldliness, which are condemned in 1 John 2:15 as love for the world, teaching detachment from earthly desires.
1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.