Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Ezekiel 24:13 highlights unrelenting impurity, while 1 John 1:9 emphasizes forgiveness and cleansing upon confession.
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 Isaiah 1:18
Ezekiel 24:13 portrays indelible filth, whereas Isaiah 1:18 assures that sins can be made as white as snow.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17
Ezekiel 24:13 suggests persistent wickedness, while Hebrews 10:17 states that God will remember sins no more.
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 Psalm 51:7
Ezekiel 24:13 speaks of impurity, while Psalm 51:7 expresses confidence in being cleansed and becoming whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:7: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
Ezekiel 24:13 emphasizes enduring sin, whereas Jeremiah 31:34 promises forgiveness and that sin will be remembered no more.
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 Micah 7:19
Ezekiel 24:13 predicts longstanding uncleanness, but Micah 7:19 promises that God will cast sins into the depths of the sea.
Micah 7:19: He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Paradox #1
The verse might be seen as conflicting with the concept of God's forgiveness and mercy. It seems to emphasize uncleanness and punishment, which might appear inconsistent with teachings about divine grace and the possibility of redemption if considered in isolation.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 24:13 discusses themes of impurity and the difficulty of purification. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea that despite efforts to clean or purify, impurity remains, which might seem at odds with the notion of redemption or forgiveness. It could be perceived as conflicting with the belief in the possibility of complete forgiveness and cleansing through repentance, raising questions about justice and mercy.