Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 36:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 36:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 36:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God spread the people to different countries because they made bad choices and did wrong things, so He let them face the results of their actions. This teaches us that our actions have consequences, and God sees everything we do.

Ezekiel 36:19: And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:3

This verse talks about God gathering His people, whereas Ezekiel 36:19 speaks of scattering them among nations.

Deuteronomy 30:3: That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:37

This verse mentions God bringing people back to their land, in contrast to Ezekiel 36:19's theme of dispersion.

Jeremiah 32:37: Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:12

Talks about the gathering of the dispersed of Israel, whereas Ezekiel 36:19 describes dispersing them.

Isaiah 11:12: And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. [corners: Heb. wings]

Contradiction with Amos 9:14

Describes God restoring and rebuilding the land for His people, opposite to the scattering in Ezekiel 36:19.

Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:20

Promises to bring people home, which contradicts the scattering in Ezekiel 36:19.

Zephaniah 3:20: At that time will I bring you [again], even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:18

Talks about the return and restoration of cities, contrary to the dispersion described in Ezekiel 36:19.

Jeremiah 30:18: Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. [heap: or, little hill]
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