Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 23:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 23:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 23:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling Aholibah that He will make her old friends, who she doesn't like anymore, come back and surround her. God is warning her that these people will not be nice to her.

Ezekiel 23:22: Therefore, O Aholibah, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will raise up thy lovers against thee, from whom thy mind is alienated, and I will bring them against thee on every side;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord and not leaning on one's own understanding, whereas Ezekiel 23:22 talks about acting against Jerusalem and Oholibah, relying on the Babylonians rather than God.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, in contrast to Ezekiel 23:22 which speaks about God bringing enemies upon those He condemns.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse instructs not to take revenge, as vengeance is the Lord’s; Ezekiel 23:22 mentions God preparing for vengeance through foreign nations.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Advises to seek wisdom from God who gives liberally, differing from Ezekiel 23:22, which focuses on divine judgment rather than guidance or wisdom.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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