Contradiction with Genesis 2:7
This verse describes God creating man from dust and breathing life into him, contrasting with Ezekiel 37:4 where the command is given to prophesy to the bones for them to live.
Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:19
Here, it is stated that the fate of humans and animals is the same, arguing against the notion of resurrection found in Ezekiel 37:4.
Ecclesiastes 3:19: For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Job 14:12
This verse says that humans lie in the grave and do not rise, contradicting the resurrection of bones in Ezekiel 37:4.
Job 14:12: So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep.
Contradiction with Psalm 6:5
In this verse, it is stated that there is no remembrance of God in death, opposing the revival of bones in Ezekiel 37:4.
Psalm 6:5: For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50
This verse claims that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, differing from the physical resurrection suggested in Ezekiel 37:4.
1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
It states that humans die once and face judgment, which challenges the idea of bones coming back to life in Ezekiel 37:4.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Paradox #1
The verse involves a prophecy of bringing life to dry bones, symbolizing restoration and hope. A possible contradiction might arise from the idea of reversing death, which could clash with beliefs about the natural order or the finality of death. Some might question the morality of altering life's natural course or the implications of resurrecting the dead.