Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Ezekiel 32:3 speaks of God's intention to spread a net over Pharaoh, a metaphor for punishment and judgment, while Matthew 5:44 teaches love and prayer for enemies, reflecting mercy rather than judgment.
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 Ezekiel 18:23
Ezekiel 32:3 describes God's plan for catching the unrighteous, but Ezekiel 18:23 shows God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, emphasizing redemption over capture.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse might arise from the depiction of God using violent imagery or methods, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and just deity. Readers may struggle to reconcile the aggressive actions described with the overall message of love and forgiveness present in other parts of the Bible.