Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:14
While Ezekiel 39:25 signifies the restoration and mercy towards Israel, Jeremiah 13:14 depicts God’s utter destruction and refusal to spare or pity.
Jeremiah 13:14: And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. [one...: Heb. a man against his brother] [but...: Heb. from destroying them]
Contradiction with Hosea 1:6
Ezekiel 39:25 speaks of mercy being shown to Israel; Hosea 1:6, in contrast, states that God will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel.
Hosea 1:6: And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And [God] said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. [Loruhamah: that is, Not having obtained mercy] [no...: Heb. not add any more to] [but...: or, that I should altogether pardon them]
Contradiction with Malachi 1:4
Ezekiel 39:25 promises restoration for Israel, but Malachi 1:4 declares perpetual judgment against Edom, suggesting that restoration is not uniformly extended.
Malachi 1:4: Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.
Contradiction with Amos 8:2
While Ezekiel 39:25 speaks of bringing the people back, Amos 8:2 indicates the end has come for Israel, and they will not escape God’s wrath.
Amos 8:2: And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:28
In contradiction to the gathering and restoration in Ezekiel 39:25, Deuteronomy 29:28 speaks of Israel being uprooted and cast out to another land in anger.
Deuteronomy 29:28: And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as [it is] this day.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 39:25 presents a message of restoration and mercy towards Israel. A potential contradiction could arise when considering other biblical passages that describe harsh punishments or judgments on Israel or other nations, which might seem inconsistent with the notion of mercy and forgiveness. This contrast can create tension between themes of justice and compassion.