Contradiction with Numbers 34:13
In Numbers, the boundaries of the land given to Israel are described in detail, which differ from the allotment described in Ezekiel 47:13.
Numbers 34:13: And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:
Contradiction with Joshua 13:7
Joshua details the division of land among the tribes that differs from Ezekiel's vision of borders and inheritance, highlighting a contradiction concerning territory description.
Joshua 13:7: Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:4
Deuteronomy speaks of the land promised to the patriarchs, which often encompasses different regions or criteria than those specified in Ezekiel 47:13.
Deuteronomy 34:4: And the LORD said unto him, This [is] the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, saying, I will give it unto thy seed: I have caused thee to see [it] with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.
Contradiction with Genesis 15:18
God's covenant with Abram promises land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates, illustrating a broader or different territory compared to Ezekiel 47:13.
Genesis 15:18: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:21
Describes the reign of Solomon over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt, which may not align with the inheritance borders in Ezekiel 47:13.
1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 47:13 talks about the borders for dividing the land among the twelve tribes of Israel. A potential contradiction could be about the number of tribes or how the land divisions are described in different biblical passages, as there are variations in the listing of tribes elsewhere in the Bible, either in terms of their names or numbers.
Paradox #2
The potential numerical inconsistency in Ezekiel 47:13 relates to the description of the land allocation among the tribes of Israel, which mentions "Joseph shall have two portions." This could be seen as inconsistent since traditionally there are twelve tribes, but the inclusion of a double portion for Joseph seems to alter that count.