Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Christian understanding, Ezekiel teaches that leaders should not unfairly take things away from people. Instead, they should share what they have with their family so everyone can keep what belongs to them.

Ezekiel 46:18: Moreover the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; [but] he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-18

These verses describe how a king will take the people's sons, daughters, fields, and possessions for his own use, which contradicts Ezekiel 46:18, where the prince is instructed not to take the people's inheritance.

1 Samuel 8:11-18: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:7-16

This passage narrates how King Ahab took Naboth's vineyard, which contrasts with the principle in Ezekiel 46:18 that the prince should not seize property unlawfully from the people.

1 Kings 21:7-16: And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, [and] eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

Paradox #1

This verse suggests that leaders should not take property from people unfairly. The moral conflict might be that, throughout history, some leaders and authorities have justified taking resources by invoking religious or legal reasons, even if it contradicts the principle of fairness outlined here. This inconsistency between ideal behavior and real actions could be seen as morally contradictory.

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