Contradiction with Exodus 20:14
This verse commands "Thou shalt not commit adultery," which contrasts with the harlotry mentioned in Ezekiel 23:3.
Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
Advises to "flee fornication," opposing the promiscuous behavior described in Ezekiel 23:3.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21
Lists fornication as a work of the flesh, conflicting with the actions in Ezekiel 23:3.
Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Contradiction with James 4:4
States that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contrasting the impurity noted in Ezekiel 23:3.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:28
Jesus teaches that even lustful thoughts are akin to adultery, which contradicts the actual acts of harlotry in Ezekiel 23:3.
Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 23:3 talks about inappropriate behavior and experiences at a young age. Some people might see a contradiction or conflict because other parts of the Bible mention innocence during youth. The tension comes from trying to understand these different perspectives on childhood and morality.
Paradox #2
This verse uses graphic and explicit language to describe infidelity and idolatry as a metaphor for unfaithfulness to God. The moral conflict might arise from the way it portrays women and sexuality, which can be seen as demeaning or inappropriate by some readers. This can conflict with modern values of gender equality and respectful discourse about sexuality.