Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 25:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 25:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 25:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is upset with the Ammonites because they were happy when bad things happened to His special place and His people. God is telling them that He knows what they did and doesn't like it.

Ezekiel 25:3: And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Encourages not to rejoice when your enemy falls, whereas Ezekiel 25:3 speaks of rejoicing at the misfortune of Israel.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies, in contrast to the attitude toward enemies portrayed in Ezekiel 25:3.

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 12:14

Advises to bless those who persecute you, which contradicts the spirit of gloating in Ezekiel 25:3.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages feeding and giving drink to your enemy, a direct contradiction to the mocking posture in Ezekiel 25:3.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Teaches to do good to those who hate you, unlike the hostile sentiment in Ezekiel 25:3.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 25:3 could be seen in the idea of punishment and retaliation. The verse expresses God's intention to punish the Ammonites for mocking Israel. This could conflict with teachings about forgiveness and turning the other cheek, suggesting a tension between justice and mercy.

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