Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 37:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 37:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 37:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God promises to bring all the people of Israel back to their own home from different places where they were living. It's like gathering everyone together to be in a special place just for them.

Ezekiel 37:21: And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:9

Contradicts restoration with being given "to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt."

Jeremiah 24:9: And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for [their] hurt, [to be] a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. [to be removed: Heb. for removing, or, vexation]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:64

Contradicts gathering with scattering "among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other."

Deuteronomy 28:64: And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, [even] wood and stone.

Contradiction with Hosea 9:3

Contradicts land reentry with "They shall not dwell in the LORD's land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt."

Hosea 9:3: They shall not dwell in the LORD'S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean [things] in Assyria.

Contradiction with Zechariah 10:9

Contradicts gathering with dispersion "among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries."

Zechariah 10:9: And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:14

Contradicts with captivity stating, "And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity."

Jeremiah 29:14: And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of favoring one group of people over others. It talks about gathering and uniting a specific group, which might be seen as exclusive or unfair to those not included. This could be viewed as inconsistent with teachings about universal love and equality.

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