Contradiction with John 3:16
Ezekiel 39:22 speaks of Israel's knowledge of God, while John 3:16 emphasizes the salvation available to "whosoever believeth" worldwide, not limited to Israel.
John 3:16: 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 Romans 2:28-29
Ezekiel 39:22 focuses on national Israel knowing the Lord, whereas Romans describes a spiritual understanding of being a Jew inwardly, not outwardly.
Romans 2:28-29: For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Ezekiel 39:22 implies a special relationship between God and Israel, but Galatians 3:28 suggests there is neither Jew nor Gentile in Christ, indicating no distinction.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
Ezekiel 39:22 indicates Israel knowing the Lord, while in Matthew 23:37, Jesus laments over Jerusalem's reluctance to accept God’s messengers.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13
Ezekiel 39:22 predicts Israel’s knowledge of God, yet Isaiah 29:13 depicts Israel as honoring God with their lips but having hearts far from Him.
Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:20
Ezekiel 39:22 shows Israel knowing God, but Jeremiah speaks of Israel’s treacherous departure from God.
Jeremiah 3:20: Surely [as] a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD. [husband: Heb. friend]
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10
Ezekiel 39:22 talks about knowing the Lord, but Hebrews 8:10 references a new covenant where knowledge of God isn’t taught but inherently known.
Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]
Contradiction with Mark 7:6-7
Ezekiel 39:22 projects Israel’s knowledge of God; Mark notes their worship as vain, with hearts distanced from God.
Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 39:22 states that the house of Israel will know God as their Lord. A possible theological conflict might arise when comparing this with the belief in free will. Some might argue that the verse implies a future where Israel has no choice but to recognize God, potentially conflicting with the idea that individuals can freely choose to follow or reject God. However, interpretations vary widely, and many people see no contradiction here.