Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 47:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 47:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 47:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse describes the top part of a special land map. The map starts at a big sea and shows the path to a place called Zedad.

Ezekiel 47:15: And this [shall be] the border of the land toward the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;

Contradiction with Amos 9:7

This verse emphasizes God's universal concern beyond Israel, contrasting with Ezekiel 47:15's specific geographic boundaries for Israel.

Amos 9:7: [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Highlights spiritual equality and unity in Christ, challenging the territorial distinctions made in Ezekiel 47:15.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Calls for the discipleship of all nations, contrasting with the limited geographical scope of Israel in Ezekiel 47:15.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Expresses God's impartiality towards nations, differing from the tribal land allocations in Ezekiel 47:15.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Revelation 7:9

Describes a diverse multitude from all nations before God, in contrast to the specific land demarcation in Ezekiel 47:15.

Revelation 7:9: After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
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