Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is upset with the leaders who were supposed to take care of His people, because they were not doing a good job. He says He will stop these leaders and save His people so they won't be hurt anymore.

Ezekiel 34:10: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:1

This verse contradicts Ezekiel 34:10 as it speaks generally against the shepherds for scattering and destroying the sheep, rather than the specific removal of shepherds seen in Ezekiel 34:10.

Jeremiah 23:1: Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:36

This verse contrasts with Ezekiel 34:10 by presenting Jesus having compassion on the scattered sheep and stepping in as a shepherd rather than removing shepherds as stated in Ezekiel 34:10.

Matthew 9:36: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. [fainted...: or, were tired and lay down]

Contradiction with John 10:11

This verse contradicts Ezekiel 34:10 because it presents Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep, contrasting the negative view of the shepherds removed in Ezekiel 34:10.

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

This verse presents a contradiction by describing God as a caring shepherd who gently leads and gathers the sheep, contrasting the condemnation of the unfaithful shepherds in Ezekiel 34:10.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2-3

This verse instructs shepherds to care willingly and lead by example, which contradicts Ezekiel 34:10 where the shepherds are accused of neglect and greed, warranting their removal.

1 Peter 5:2-3: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]

Paradox #1

The verse could raise questions about the fairness of punishing those in charge for not doing their job when they may have lacked guidance or resources themselves. It could seem inconsistent if those leaders had no help or support and yet are blamed for the failure.

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