Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Ezekiel 25:12 speaks of punishment for Edom's vengeance, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless them despite their actions.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Ezekiel 25:12 involves divine retribution, whereas Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God, implying a more personal exhortation to refrain from seeking revenge.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Ezekiel 25:12 involves retribution, while Proverbs 25:21-22 advises feeding your enemy, which would lead to God rewarding you, suggesting a non-retaliatory approach.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Contrary to the judgment in Ezekiel 25:12, Luke 6:27-28 instructs to love and do good to those who hate you, promoting forgiveness rather than punishment.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
While Ezekiel 25:12 talks about God's punishment for Edom, Leviticus 19:18 instructs individuals not to seek revenge or bear grudges, advocating for personal forgiveness.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 25:12 discusses the punishment of Edom for actions against Israel. Some might see a contradiction in the concept of punishing an entire group for the actions of individuals or past generations, raising questions about collective justice versus individual responsibility.