Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 45:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 45:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 45:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse talks about money and how people should use and understand it. It means that they had special rules for counting and using their money to be fair.

Ezekiel 45:12: And the shekel [shall be] twenty gerahs: twenty shekels, five and twenty shekels, fifteen shekels, shall be your maneh.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1

This verse emphasizes the importance of honest weights, while Ezekiel 45:12 prescribes specific measurements, suggesting a standardized system that could be viewed differently if interpreted without context.

Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 45:12 arises from the measurement units and their conversions. The verse deals with different weights and measurements like shekels, minas, and talents, and there can be inconsistencies in how these measurements are interpreted or understood historically, as different periods and sources might define these units differently. This can lead to confusion about the precise conversions or equivalencies between these units.

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