Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 23:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 23:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 23:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, many people were having a fun party, and among them were special guests from far away who wore shiny bracelets and pretty crowns. They were having a great time together, just like friends at a big celebration.

Ezekiel 23:42: And a voice of a multitude being at ease [was] with her: and with the men of the common sort [were] brought Sabeans from the wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads. [of the...: Heb. of the multitude of men] [Sabeans: or, drunkards]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Contradicts the chaotic nature implied in Ezekiel 23:42 as it states God is not the author of confusion but of peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

Contradicts Ezekiel 23:42, which has elements of revelry and excess, as these actions are listed as works of the flesh.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Contradiction with James 1:20

Contradicts the wrathfulness implied in Ezekiel 23:42, noting that human anger does not produce God's righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Contradicts the focus on revelry and inconsiderate behavior in Ezekiel 23:42 by encouraging believers to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Contradiction with Romans 13:13

Contradicts the revelry found in Ezekiel 23:42 by admonishing believers to walk properly, avoiding revelry and drunkenness.

Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]
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