Contradiction with Psalm 91:11
This verse speaks of God commanding His angels to protect those who trust in Him, which contrasts with the depiction of being left exposed in Ezekiel 32:4.
Psalm 91:11: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse talks about God having plans to prosper and not harm, which contradicts the imagery of destruction and exposure in Ezekiel 32:4.
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 Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures God's presence and support, conflicting with the image of abandonment in Ezekiel 32:4.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
States that no grave harm will overtake the righteous, contrasting the mortal peril depicted in Ezekiel 32:4.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:29-31
Emphasizes the value and care God places on every life, which differs from the imagery of being left for beasts and birds in Ezekiel 32:4.
Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Ezekiel 32:4 relates to the imagery of covering the land with many birds and beasts, which seems to suggest an unrealistic ecological scenario. In reality, the number of animals needed to cover vast areas of land simultaneously would be improbable due to ecological limitations, such as food availability and natural behaviors of animals. This vision doesn't align with how animal populations typically distribute and behave in nature.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Ezekiel 32:4 might arise from the depiction of violence and destruction as an act of divine will, which can be challenging to reconcile with the idea of a loving and compassionate God. Some people may find it difficult to understand how actions that cause suffering can be part of a divine plan.