Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him a scroll that was full of sad and scary things, both on the front and back. This scroll contained messages about tough times and warnings.

Ezekiel 2:10: And he spread it before me; and it [was] written within and without: and [there was] written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans for welfare and not for evil, contrasting Ezekiel 2:10 which mentions lamentations, mourning, and woe.

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 Psalm 23:6

Speaks of goodness and mercy following all days, contrasted with Ezekiel 2:10's lamentations and woes.

Psalm 23:6: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. [for ever: Heb. to length of days]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

States God did not appoint us to wrath, contrary to the lamentations and woe in Ezekiel 2:10.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Promises no more mourning or crying, opposing the content of laments in Ezekiel 2:10.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1

Comfort ye my people, which contrasts with lamentation and woe in Ezekiel 2:10.

Isaiah 40:1: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Ezekiel 2:10 could be seen in the way it describes a message filled with "lamentation, mourning, and woe." This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving or forgiving God who offers hope and redemption, as the message is focused on negative outcomes and distress. This could create a tension between themes of judgment and mercy.

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