Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, he went to visit people who were far from home, living by the river Chebar, and he sat with them, feeling amazed and quiet for seven days. He shared in their experience, trying to understand what they were going through.

Ezekiel 3:15: Then I came to them of the captivity at Telabib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

This verse encourages rejoicing, while Ezekiel 3:15 describes sitting astonished silently.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord, contrasting with the potential despair or confusion implied by sitting astonished.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse calls for continual rejoicing in the Lord, opposing the stunned silence of Ezekiel.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse suggests being still and knowing God, which might not directly align with astonishment conveyed in Ezekiel 3:15.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse provides reassurance against fear, contrasting the feeling of astonishment and dread implied in Ezekiel 3:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Offers peace in Jesus, against the backdrop of despair or shock in Ezekiel 3:15.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Promotes a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, which can contrast with the state of astonishment described in Ezekiel 3:15.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises against anxiety, implying a peace contrary to the astonishment and confusion depicted in Ezekiel 3:15.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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