Contradiction with Genesis 12:7
This verse states that God promised the land to Abram's seed, contradicting the belief of ownership mentioned in Ezekiel 35:10.
Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:6
It promises the land to the descendants of Israel, contradicting the claim of it being owned by others in Ezekiel 35:10.
Joshua 1:6: Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. [unto this...: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc]
Contradiction with Psalm 105:11
God declares the land of Canaan to be given to Israel, contradictory to the claims in Ezekiel 35:10.
Psalm 105:11: Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: [lot: Heb. cord]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:8
God instructs Israel to possess the land sworn to their forefathers, contrasting with the notion of foreign claim in Ezekiel 35:10.
Deuteronomy 1:8: Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them. [set: Heb. given]
Contradiction with Numbers 34:2
Delineates the land of Canaan to be assigned to Israel as an inheritance, opposing the claim in Ezekiel 35:10.
Numbers 34:2: Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this [is] the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, [even] the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction might involve how God allows or addresses the possession of lands promised to Israel by other nations, considering His covenant with Israel about their land inheritance. It could raise questions about God's justice and faithfulness concerning His promises and how they align with historical events.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Ezekiel 35:10 could involve the theme of divine judgment versus human morality. It suggests a scenario where a group believes they can take over lands due to a perceived absence of a higher power protecting those lands. This attitude might conflict with broader moral teachings about respect for others' rights and the idea that might does not make right. The contradiction lies in human actions driven by power versus moral teachings of fairness and justice.