Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 48:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 48:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 48:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God was giving different pieces of land to different groups of people, like Asher and Naphtali. It’s like God was making sure everyone had a special part of land just for them.

Ezekiel 48:3: And by the border of Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, a [portion for] Naphtali.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 48:3 talks about division among the tribes, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Ezekiel 48:3 describes territorial assignments, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations will no longer divide territories by war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Ezekiel 48:3 delineates distinctions among tribes, but Galatians 3:28 emphasizes the unity and equality of all in Christ.

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 James 2:8

Ezekiel 48:3 is concerned with tribal distinctions, yet James 2:8 calls for loving your neighbor, indicating a more universal brotherhood.

James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Ezekiel 48:3 highlights specific tribal allocations which may imply exclusivity, while Acts 10:34-35 states God shows no favoritism among people.

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