Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is speaking to people who are not taking care of what they have and are making a mess for others. He wants them to be more thoughtful and fair, sharing the good things and not ruining what's left behind.

Ezekiel 34:18: [Seemeth it] a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

While Ezekiel 34:18 criticizes selfish consumption, Matthew 5:6 blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, highlighting a positive pursuit of spiritual fulfillment rather than condemnation.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10

Ezekiel 34:18 warns against selfish spoiling of resources, while Proverbs promises abundance and fullness for honoring the Lord with one's wealth, suggesting a reward rather than punishment.

Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Contradiction with Philippians 2:4

Contrasts with Ezekiel 34:18 by emphasizing looking out for the interests of others, against the selfish behavior criticized in Ezekiel.

Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

This verse encourages doing to others what you would have them do to you, opposing the selfish conduct noted in Ezekiel 34:18.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea of taking more than you need and causing harm to others. It may reflect a conflict between being given abundance and the responsibility to use it wisely without negatively impacting those around you.

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