Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises to bring His people back from faraway places to their home, where He will take care of them and make sure they are safe and happy. It's like a shepherd bringing his sheep back to a nice, green field where they can play and eat.

Ezekiel 34:13: And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:31

This verse speaks of setting boundaries for the Israelites, whereas Ezekiel 34:13 talks about gathering them from those boundaries.

Exodus 23:31: And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.

Contradiction with James 1:1

This verse addresses the scattering of the twelve tribes, whereas Ezekiel 34:13 mentions gathering them from being scattered.

James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse instructs the spreading of disciples among all nations, while Ezekiel 34:13 focuses on bringing people back to their land.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:7

This verse mentions scattering due to their deeds, contrasting with Ezekiel 34:13's theme of regathering.

Jeremiah 15:7: And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave [them] of children, I will destroy my people, [since] they return not from their ways. [children: or, whatsoever is dear]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:64

It discusses scattering among all people, opposite to the gathering theme in Ezekiel 34:13.

Deuteronomy 28:64: And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, [even] wood and stone.
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