Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Ezekiel 25:14 by teaching to love and pray for enemies, rather than seeking vengeance.
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
Opposes Ezekiel 25:14 by instructing to leave vengeance to God instead of enacting it through others.
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 20:22
Contradicts Ezekiel 25:14 by advising to wait on the Lord for deliverance, rather than taking revenge.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Opposes Ezekiel 25:14 by urging to do good to enemies and bless those who curse you.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Contradicts Ezekiel 25:14 by encouraging not to repay evil for evil but to seek goodness for all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with James 1:20
Opposes Ezekiel 25:14 by stating that human anger does not bring about God's righteousness, against acting in vengeance.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with Ezekiel 25:14 could be its emphasis on vengeance by humans, which seems inconsistent with other biblical teachings that promote forgiveness and leaving judgment to God, such as in the New Testament where Jesus teaches love for enemies and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction because this verse speaks about revenge by humans, while other Bible passages teach forgiveness and leaving judgement to God. This can cause confusion about whether people should take revenge or forgive others.
Paradox #3
Ezekiel 25:14 mentions the judgment and punishment of Edom by Israel. Historically, this could be seen as inconsistent because there is no clear historical record of Israel actually enacting such a vengeance against Edom in the way described. While there were conflicts, the specific fulfillment isn't detailed in historical accounts.
Paradox #4
Ezekiel 25:14 involves God expressing intent to enact vengeance through the actions of people. The contradiction here could be the conflict between the idea of a loving and forgiving deity versus a deity that supports revenge or retribution. This seems to contradict the teachings of forgiveness and love found elsewhere in the Bible, such as turning the other cheek or loving one's enemies.