Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 42:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 42:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 42:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wanted to show Ezekiel a very big building. An angel helped Ezekiel see how big it was by using a big stick called a reed to measure it.

Ezekiel 42:19: He turned about to the west side, [and] measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

Proverbs speaks about the consequences of deceit, while Ezekiel 42:19 is a description of a measurement, not dealing with morality or deceit.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

This verse describes God's way as perfect, while Ezekiel 42:19 discusses a finite, earthly measurement, showing the imperfection of worldly structures compared to divine perfection.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Matthew advises against judgment, while Ezekiel 42:19 details a precise judgment or measure of space, representing certainty rather than restraint from judgment.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

Isaiah contrasts God's thoughts and ways with human thoughts, while Ezekiel 42:19 is focused on a specific human action (measurement), not divine ways or thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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