Contradiction with Lamentations 3:32-33
These verses emphasize that God does not afflict willingly and highlights His compassion, which contrasts with the specific promise of blessings and prosperity in Ezekiel 36:11.
Lamentations 3:32-33: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse suggests that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good alike, implying that blessings are not contingent on faithfulness, which contradicts the conditional prosperity for Israel in Ezekiel 36:11.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
These verses describe how the wicked prosper and flourish, presenting a situation where prosperity is not assured by covenant faithfulness, contrasting with Ezekiel 36:11's promise to the faithful house of Israel.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
This verse expresses confusion over why God allows the wicked to prosper, in contrast to the clear assurance of prosperity for the righteous in Ezekiel 36:11.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Luke 6:24
This verse warns the rich of woe, suggesting an eventual reversal of fortunes for those currently prosperous, which contrasts with the assurance of continued blessing in Ezekiel 36:11.
Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.