Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 34:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 34:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 34:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is upset because His people, like a group of sheep, were not being taken care of by their leaders who were supposed to be like shepherds. Instead of helping the people, these leaders only cared about themselves.

Ezekiel 34:8: [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because [there was] no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; [because...: or, without a shepherd]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:1

This verse contradicts Ezekiel 34:8 by addressing the negligence of shepherds, yet still suggests God will gather and care for His flock, unlike the more accusatory tone in Ezekiel.

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

Contradiction with John 10:14

This verse portrays Christ as the good shepherd, contrasting with the irresponsible shepherds criticized in Ezekiel 34:8.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse describes the Lord as a shepherd who provides and cares for His flock, which contrasts the neglectful shepherds described in Ezekiel 34:8.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

This verse presents God as a gentle shepherd tending His flock, contrary to the depiction of the scattered sheep due to neglect in Ezekiel 34:8.

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

This verse advises church leaders to shepherd their flock willingly and eagerly, contradicting the neglect exhibited by the shepherds in Ezekiel 34:8.

1 Peter 5:2: 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]

Contradiction with Zechariah 11:17

This verse speaks of the doom of a worthless shepherd, providing a judgmental counterpoint to the neglect mentioned in Ezekiel 34:8.

Zechariah 11:17: Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword [shall be] upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
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