Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 43:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 43:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 43:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, after a special time is over, God promises that the priests will make offerings to Him, and He will be happy with the people. This means God is ready to be friends and accept them with love.

Ezekiel 43:27: And when these days are expired, it shall be, [that] upon the eighth day, and [so] forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God expresses disdain for Israel's feasts and offerings, suggesting they are not always pleasing, which contradicts Ezekiel 43:27 that implies offerings are accepted by God.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-14

God criticizes the multitude of sacrifices, suggesting they are not desired, contrasting the acceptance of offerings in Ezekiel 43:27.

Isaiah 1:11-14: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy and acknowledgment over burnt offerings, contradicting the emphasis on sacrifices in Ezekiel 43:27.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

God prefers a contrite heart over burnt offerings, contrasting with the implication that offerings please God in Ezekiel 43:27.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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