Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that other nations will see what happens to them as a lesson and be amazed at how God shows his anger and teaches them a lesson. God wants everyone to know that when He talks, it is very serious and powerful.

Ezekiel 5:15: So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment unto the nations that [are] round about thee, when I shall execute judgments in thee in anger and in fury and in furious rebukes. I the LORD have spoken [it].

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 speaks of God having no pleasure in the death of anyone, desiring repentance instead, which contrasts with Ezekiel 5:15 where God executes judgments and fury.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

These verses encourage love for enemies and kindness, opposing the destructive actions and fury in Ezekiel 5:15.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

God's patience is described, wanting all to come to repentance rather than perishing, in contrast to the severe judgments in Ezekiel 5:15.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Paul advises against taking vengeance and leaving it to God, whereas Ezekiel 5:15 details God enacting His own vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

God declares no pleasure in the death of the wicked, desiring their repentance, which contradicts the punitive wrath in Ezekiel 5:15.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 5:15 may present a contradiction or conflict because it describes God using harsh punishments to make an example of Jerusalem, which can be hard to reconcile with the concept of a loving and merciful God. This can seem inconsistent with the idea that God should always act out of love and compassion.

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