Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 44:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 44:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 44:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is telling the priests that instead of land or things, they have something even better: they have God Himself. They don't need anything else because having God is like having the greatest treasure.

Ezekiel 44:28: And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I [am] their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I [am] their possession.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:29

Exodus 32:29 speaks of consecration as a means to receive a blessing, whereas Ezekiel 44:28 speaks of the priestly sons having the Lord as their inheritance, but they will have no possession in Israel.

Exodus 32:29: For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. [For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc] [Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:20

Numbers 18:20 states that God is the inheritance for the Levites, which aligns but contrasts with the idea of receiving material possessions.

Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 44:28 might present a contradiction or inconsistency concerning religious leaders or priests living without land ownership or inheritance, relying solely on offerings and provisions. This could conflict with the idea of fairness or equality, where everyone should ideally have their own share or means to support themselves, rather than depending entirely on others.

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