Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23
This verse explains that the land shall not be sold permanently because it belongs to God, while Ezekiel 48:14 entails that the land cannot be sold as it is holy.
Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:14
This verse states that everything on the earth belongs to God, which implies that human control over the land is limited, contrasting with Ezekiel 48:14 which allows some form of human stewardship by restricting sales.
Deuteronomy 10:14: Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens [is] the LORD'S thy God, the earth [also], with all that therein [is].
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:7
Describes the land given to Abraham's descendants as everlasting, implying a divine promise surpassing human regulations, contrasting with the human-imposed restriction in Ezekiel 48:14.
2 Chronicles 20:7: [Art] not thou our God, [who] didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever? [who: Heb. thou]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:26
Indicates that the priests have violated God's laws, including potentially selling holy items, which contradicts the immutable holiness of the land mentioned in Ezekiel 48:14.
Ezekiel 22:26: Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed [difference] between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. [violated: Heb. offered violence to]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37
Emphasizes not swearing oaths on earthly things, including land, suggesting a level of detachment contrary to the permanent holy status of land in Ezekiel 48:14.
Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 48:14 might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that talk about land ownership and use. In some parts, it's said that all land and resources belong to God and should be used wisely by humans (like in Genesis). This verse talks about setting aside land that shouldn't be sold or used for other purposes. The tension arises when interpreting how strictly these rules should be followed or how they fit into the broader teachings about stewardship and use of resources.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 48:14 talks about land being set aside as a special gift for the priests and how it must not be sold or used for any other purpose. A potential contradiction might arise if one considers that, in some contexts, land ownership and use can be a way to help others and share resources. This strict rule could seem to limit how the land can be used for potentially more beneficial or altruistic purposes.