Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 47:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 47:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 47:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him a river that got deeper and deeper. It started at his knees and then reached his waist, showing how God's goodness and love can grow bigger and stronger.

Ezekiel 47:4: Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters; the waters [were] to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters [were] to the loins.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse indicates that a man's heart plans his way, contrasting with Ezekiel 47:4's demonstration of a divinely guided path without personal planning.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Highlights that a man's path is not within his control, contradicting the gradual progression shown in Ezekiel 47:4, where the path appears guided and structured.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13

Describes the wide and broad path leading to destruction, conflicting with the nurturing and increasing depth of the river in Ezekiel 47:4, symbolizing growth and life.

Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with Psalm 1:6

States the way of the ungodly shall perish, contrasting with the life-giving and life-supporting waters of Ezekiel 47:4.

Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
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