Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 44:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 44:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 44:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God told the priests not to eat animals that died on their own or were killed by other animals. This rule was meant to keep them safe and healthy while serving God.

Ezekiel 44:31: The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

Jesus states that what goes into someone's mouth does not defile them, which contrasts with the dietary restrictions in Ezekiel 44:31.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

Peter is told in a vision that what God has cleansed, should not be considered unclean, challenging the concept of unclean things in Ezekiel 44:31.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

Paul declares that nothing is unclean in itself, which conflicts with the prohibition of certain items considered unclean in Ezekiel 44:31.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

Paul says every creature of God is good and nothing to be refused if received with thanksgiving, contrary to the prohibitions of consuming certain things in Ezekiel 44:31.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus emphasizes that food does not defile a person, suggesting a departure from the dietary laws such as those in Ezekiel 44:31.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 44:31 discusses rules about food for priests. The moral conflict might be about fairness or why certain people are restricted from eating certain foods while others aren't. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of equality.

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