Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 36:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 36:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 36:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God spoke to him and gave him important messages to share with the people. This shows that God wanted to guide and teach them through Ezekiel's words.

Ezekiel 36:16: Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

Contradicts with Ezekiel 36:16 by portraying God's curse on the wicked, while Ezekiel addresses the defilement of God's land by His people.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3

Contradicts through its emphasis on God's everlasting love towards Israel, contrasting with the implication of judgment in Ezekiel.

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

The verse emphasizes God's goodness to all, conflicting with the specific historical judgment upon Israel mentioned in Ezekiel.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Offers a promise of God's unshakeable kindness, contrary to the implied anger and punishment in Ezekiel.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Presents God as not being partial, while Ezekiel deals with a specific chosen nation in historical context.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

Highlights God's love for us while we were sinners, contrasting Ezekiel's focus on past iniquities leading to defilement.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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