Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
Emphasizes God's mercy and forgiveness, which contrasts with the severe punishment described in Ezekiel 5:11.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 86:5
Speaks of God's readiness to forgive and abundant mercy, contradicting the absence of mercy in Ezekiel 5:11.
Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12
Highlights God's invitation to return with the assurance of mercy, opposing the unyielding judgment in Ezekiel 5:11.
Jeremiah 3:12: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Focuses on God's compassion and faithfulness, which contrasts the dire consequences in Ezekiel 5:11.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
Describes God's delight in mercy and pardoning iniquity, differing from the harsh retribution in Ezekiel 5:11.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with James 2:13
States that mercy triumphs over judgment, conflicting with the severe judgment pronounced in Ezekiel 5:11.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
This verse can raise a contradiction because it portrays a God who is loving and merciful but also threatens severe punishment and destruction. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of a forgiving and compassionate deity, leading to a conflict between divine justice and mercy.