Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 23:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 23:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 23:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse talks about people being too proud and making themselves comfortable with things meant for God, like His special oils and incense. It teaches that they shouldn't use God's gifts in the wrong ways or for their own boasting.

Ezekiel 23:41: And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it, whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil. [stately: Heb. honourable]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

Describes women adorning themselves in modest apparel, which contradicts the adornment and preparation for harlotry in Ezekiel 23:41.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Emphasizes inner beauty and a gentle spirit rather than outward adornment, contradicting the display in Ezekiel 23:41.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-18

Criticizes pride and attention-seeking adornment, contrasting with the celebratory and adorned depiction in Ezekiel 23:41.

Isaiah 3:16-18: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God values inner character over outward appearance, differing from the focus on external adornment in Ezekiel 23:41.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Favors fear of the Lord over charm and beauty, differing from the focus on external appeal in Ezekiel 23:41.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Warns against friendship with the world, which is at odds with the worldly preparation scene in Ezekiel 23:41.

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 6:19-21

Advises storing treasures in heaven, contrasting with the earthly display of wealth and readiness in Ezekiel 23:41.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:22

Likens a beautiful woman without discretion to a gold ring in a pig's snout, opposing the superficial preparation in Ezekiel 23:41.

Proverbs 11:22: [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. [is without: Heb. departeth from]
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