Contradiction with Numbers 33:54
This verse describes the land inheritance by lot among the tribes of Israel, suggesting a fixed allocation based on tribes, possibly conflicting with the idea of dividing inheritance among strangers.
Numbers 33:54: And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: [and] to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's [inheritance] shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. [give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance] [give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:8-9
These verses describe God dividing nations by the number of the children of Israel, emphasizing national boundary and inheritance by lineage, potentially contrasting the inclusivity suggested in Ezekiel 47:23.
Deuteronomy 32:8-9: When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Joshua 13:1-7
This passage speaks about land assigned to the Israelites, emphasizing tribal division of lands, possibly conflicting with the allowance for strangers to inherit in Ezekiel 47:23.
Joshua 13:1-7: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:1-3
This part references the exclusion of foreigners from the assembly of God, which contradicts the inclusive stance of allowing inheritance to strangers seen in Ezekiel 47:23.
Nehemiah 13:1-3: On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; [they...: Heb. there was read] [audience: Heb. ears]
Contradiction with Exodus 34:12-16
These verses warn against forming alliances with inhabitants of the land, potentially conflicting with the granting of inheritance to strangers as per Ezekiel 47:23.
Exodus 34:12-16: Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:3
This verse prohibits certain foreigners from entering the assembly of the Lord, which contrasts with the inclusive nature of offering inheritance to strangers in Ezekiel 47:23.
Deuteronomy 23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict with this verse might be seen in its emphasis on land inheritance and division among strangers living with the Israelites, which could raise questions about the fairness and equality of distribution. Historically, land ownership was often tied to tribal affiliation and lineage, so including outsiders might seem inconsistent with earlier practices or provoke tension regarding who is entitled to the land. This can be seen as a conflict between generosity and traditional inheritance rights.