Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
This verse emphasizes God's mercy and forgiveness, which might seem to contrast with the wrath and judgment depicted in Ezekiel 36:18.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with John 3:16-17
Emphasizes God's love for the world and His intent to save rather than condemn, which may seem in contrast to the theme of divine retribution in Ezekiel 36:18.
John 3:16-17: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Highlights God's mercy and slowness to anger, potentially conflicting with the swift judgment described in Ezekiel 36:18.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States "God is love," which some may view in tension with the more retributive aspect of judgment in Ezekiel 36:18.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45
Jesus teaches to love enemies and do good, which may appear at odds with the concept of judgment and recompense seen in Ezekiel 36:18.
Matthew 5:44-45: 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 Ezekiel 18:20
Emphasizes individual responsibility and not punishing the children for the father's sins, which could seem in variance with the collective judgment depicted earlier in Ezekiel.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Speaks about mercy triumphing over judgment, which is a perspective that could be seen as contradictory to the judgment in Ezekiel 36:18.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Focuses on God's great faithfulness and mercies being new every morning, which might seem in contrast with the judgment mentioned in Ezekiel 36:18.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
Indicates that God desires all people to be saved, which could be seen as contrasting with the acts of judgment and anger in Ezekiel 36:18.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8-9
Highlights God’s love and justification through Christ, which could seem paradoxical to the acts of anger described in Ezekiel 36:18.
Romans 5:8-9: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Ezekiel 36:18 might arise from the idea of collective punishment. The verse suggests that an entire group is punished for the actions of some, which can seem unfair. In modern views, this raises questions about individual responsibility and justice.