Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises that He will take care of His people like a good shepherd takes care of his sheep, making sure they have food and a safe place to rest. This means God loves them and will always look after them.

Ezekiel 34:15: I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Ezekiel 34:15 emphasizes God's role as a shepherd who personally tends to his flock, while Psalm 23:1 suggests that the Lord ensures there is no want or lack, thus focusing on provision rather than active tending.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with John 10:14

Ezekiel 34:15 emphasizes God as the shepherd, while John 10:14 portrays Jesus himself as the good shepherd, potentially suggesting a different understanding of who fulfills the shepherd role.

John 10:14: I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:36

Ezekiel 34:15 speaks of God personally caring for His flock, whereas Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus feeling compassion for the scattered sheep without a shepherd, indicating a lack of direct divine shepherding at that moment.

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]
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