Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 35:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 35:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 35:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God says that when everyone else on Earth is happy, He will make a certain place empty and sad because of their bad actions. This is a warning that doing wrong can have serious consequences.

Ezekiel 35:14: Thus saith the Lord GOD; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I will make thee desolate.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Describes God as not taking pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting Ezekiel 35:14 where there is rejoicing over desolation.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33

Says God does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, which contrasts with the idea of rejoicing over the destruction in Ezekiel 35:14.

Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, in contrast to celebrating the downfall of others as in Ezekiel 35:14.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18

Warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contradicts the notion of rejoicing over desolation in Ezekiel 35:14.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Instructs believers to leave vengeance to God, whereas Ezekiel 35:14 presents an instance of God rejoicing in vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 35:14 speaks about God expressing joy over the desolation of Mount Seir. The contradiction could be that it seems inconsistent with the idea of a loving and merciful God being joyful about destruction and suffering. This may conflict with the teachings in other parts of the Bible that emphasize compassion and love for enemies.

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