Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 45:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 45:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 45:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wants the people to set aside a special part of the land just for Him when they divide it up. This shows that this piece of land is important and should be treated with respect because it belongs to God.

Ezekiel 45:1: Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length [shall be] the length of five and twenty thousand [reeds], and the breadth [shall be] ten thousand. This [shall be] holy in all the borders thereof round about. [when...: Heb. when ye cause the land to fall] [an holy...: Heb. holiness]

Contradiction with Numbers 26:53-56

These verses outline the division of the land among the tribes of Israel by lot, based on the size of each tribe, which contrasts with the specific allocation in Ezekiel 45:1.

Numbers 26:53-56: Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:7

This verse discusses dividing the land among the tribes of Israel as an inheritance, which contradicts Ezekiel 45:1's idea of a holy portion specifically set apart.

Joshua 13:7: Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:14

This verse warns against moving a neighbor's boundary, implying set boundaries, which may contrast with the new allotment described in Ezekiel 45:1.

Deuteronomy 19:14: Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour's landmark, which they of old time have set in thine inheritance, which thou shalt inherit in the land that the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23

This verse emphasizes that the land shall not be sold permanently and belongs to God, which might conflict with the notion of permanent division in Ezekiel 45:1.

Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2

This verse commands not to add or take away from God’s word, which could contradict the new instructions for land division in Ezekiel 45:1.

Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
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