Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse offers forgiveness and cleansing from sins, contrasting the severe judgment and loss depicted in Ezekiel 24:21.
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 Psalm 30:5
It speaks of God's favor and the temporary nature of His anger, offering hope and morning joy, unlike the solemn declaration of calamity in Ezekiel 24:21.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
It speaks of plans for peace and hope, which contradicts the message of impending loss and destruction in Ezekiel 24:21.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
These verses talk about God's compassion and unwillingness to grieve or afflict people forever, which contrasts with the finality of judgment in Ezekiel 24:21.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with John 16:22
This verse assures that sorrow will be turned into joy, opposing the message of irreversible loss in Ezekiel 24:21.
John 16:22: And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
It promises that all things work for good for those who love God, which contradicts the sense of desolation prophesied in Ezekiel 24:21.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Speaks about God's patience and His desire for everyone to come to repentance, as opposed to the swift judgment seen in Ezekiel 24:21.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 24:21 might be seen as conflicting with the idea of God being loving and merciful, as the verse speaks about a severe judgment. Some might struggle to reconcile how a loving God could allow such harsh consequences. This tension between divine justice and mercy can be a point of doctrinal conflict for some readers.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Ezekiel 24:21 could be related to the prediction about the Temple's destruction, as some scholars debate the timing and details about when and how historical events like the fall of Jerusalem happened. However, specific contradictions may not be well-documented, so interpretations and understandings can vary.
Paradox #3
This verse involves God announcing the death and destruction that will occur, which can bring up the moral dilemma of why a loving and just deity would cause or allow such suffering and loss. It can seem inconsistent with the notion of a benevolent God who cares for His people.