Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7-8
This verse forbids the consumption of pork, while Ezekiel 4:12 implies the use of unclean fuel which might suggest leniency in dietary laws.
Leviticus 11:7-8: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Leviticus 17:15
This verse requires a purification process for consuming anything unclean, contradicting Ezekiel 4:12's directive to use what is considered unclean without a purification step.
Leviticus 17:15: And every soul that eateth that which died [of itself], or that which was torn [with beasts, whether it be] one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe [himself] in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. [that which died...: Heb. a carcase]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:3
This verse commands not to eat any abominable thing, which would include the bread baked on unclean fuel as mentioned in Ezekiel 4:12.
Deuteronomy 14:3: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse emphasizes that what comes out of the mouth defiles a person rather than what goes into it, differing from the idea in Ezekiel 4:12 of defilement through unclean food preparation.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Acts 10:14
Peter, adhering to Jewish dietary laws, refuses to eat anything "common or unclean," which is contrary to Ezekiel 4:12 that involves baking bread with defiling substances.
Acts 10:14: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
This verse states that nothing is unclean in itself, in direct contrast with Ezekiel 4:12's implication of uncleanness in the baking process.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the instruction to use human dung for baking, which may clash with modern hygiene and health standards that discourage using human waste due to the risk of disease.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 4:12 describes using human waste as fuel to cook bread, which could cause a contradiction or conflict due to the uncleanliness associated with human excrement according to biblical laws. Using something considered unclean to prepare food contradicts the laws of purity observed by the people at the time.