Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15
Ezekiel 23:49 speaks of bearing their lewdness and punishment without forgiveness, while Matthew 6:14-15 emphasizes forgiveness from both God and individuals.
Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Contradiction with James 2:13
Ezekiel 23:49 highlights judgment without mercy, contrasting James 2:13 where mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Ezekiel 23:49 outlines the certainty of punishment, whereas 1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness if one confesses sins.
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 Lamentations 3:22-23
Ezekiel 23:49 discusses punishment, while Lamentations 3:22-23 speaks of God's mercies and faithfulness being renewed every morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might be related to the harsh consequences imposed for certain behaviors, which some could see as lacking compassion or leniency. It may raise questions about justice being overly severe.