Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God’s spirit helped him rise and took him away, even though he felt upset and angry. But God’s strong hand was guiding and supporting him throughout.

Ezekiel 3:14: So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. [in bitterness: Heb. bitter] [heat: Heb. hot anger]

Contradiction with James 1:19

While Ezekiel 3:14 describes being taken away in bitterness and anger, James 1:19 advises believers to be slow to anger, advocating for patience and calmness.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Ezekiel 3:14 expresses bitterness, but Ephesians 4:31 calls for the removal of bitterness, anger, and wrath, promoting kindness instead.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

Ezekiel 3:14 showcases impulsive emotion, whereas Proverbs 14:29 praises those who are slow to wrath and understanding, implying a different approach to adversity.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

Ezekiel 3:14 mentions being in bitterness, contrasting with Galatians 5:22-23 which lists the fruit of the Spirit including peace and self-control, suggesting a more composed demeanor.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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