Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Ezekiel 23:35 speaks of forgetting God, while this verse invites those burdened to come to God for rest, suggesting God's accessibility and willingness to support.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
Ezekiel 23:35 emphasizes forgetting God, while this verse promises that God will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more, highlighting divine forgiveness rather than estrangement.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
Ezekiel 23:35 discusses the lack of mindfulness towards God, whereas this verse illustrates God actively blotting out transgressions for His own sake and choosing not to remember sins.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
While Ezekiel 23:35 highlights turning away from God, this verse assures that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive, emphasizing restoration over forgetfulness.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17
Ezekiel 23:35 reflects on neglecting God, while this verse reassures that God will remember sins no more, again focusing on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]
Contradiction with James 4:8
Ezekiel 23:35 speaks on forgetting God, but here the promise is that if we draw near to God, He will draw near to us, offering a route back to mindfulness and relationship with God.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
Paradox #1
This verse points to people being punished for forgetting God and turning away. Someone might see a contradiction if they think it’s unfair to punish people for using their freedom to make choices, even if those choices include forgetting or ignoring God. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of free will.