Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 24:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 24:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 24:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that one day He will take away the things that make them strong and happy, like their children, which they love very much. This is a warning that they should not depend too much on these things.

Ezekiel 24:25: Also, thou son of man, [shall it] not [be] in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters, [that...: Heb. the lifting up of their soul]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

While Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewal and strength, Ezekiel 24:25 reflects a scenario of loss and deprivation.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 offers comfort and protection, contrary to the impending fear and loss in Ezekiel 24:25.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 promises plans for prosperity and not for calamity, in contrast with the promise of despair in Ezekiel 24:25.

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 John 10:10

John 10:10 speaks of life and abundance, conflicting with the message of loss in Ezekiel 24:25.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 suggests all events work together for good, even contradictory to the hardship mentioned in Ezekiel 24:25.

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.
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