Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse calls for loving enemies and blessing those who curse you, contrasting with the violent imagery in Ezekiel 23:24.
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
Advises against seeking personal vengeance and leaving wrath to God, contradicting the destructive nature of Ezekiel 23:24.
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 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil for evil but instead offering blessings, opposing the intense retribution depicted in Ezekiel 23:24.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Foretells a time of peace where nations will not engage in war, contrasting the warlike punishment in Ezekiel 23:24.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
This verse describes a violent punishment. The contradiction could be the conflict between the idea of a loving and forgiving God and the harsh, violent methods of punishment described. It might seem inconsistent to some that a divine being would resort to extreme violence instead of mercy and forgiveness.