Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21
Proverbs 12:21 states that no harm will happen to the just, contradicting Ezekiel 5:17 where destruction comes upon all, implying even the righteous may suffer.
Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans for peace and not for evil, contrasting Ezekiel 5:17's prediction of devastation and calamity.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
Psalm 91:10 promises that no evil will befall those who trust in God, which conflicts with the promised disasters in Ezekiel 5:17.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus offers rest and an easy burden, contradicting the severe judgments and hardships described in Ezekiel 5:17.
Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Isaiah 54:17 assures that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, in opposition to the promise of judgment and destruction in Ezekiel 5:17.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
The scientific inconsistency in Ezekiel 5:17 could be the idea of wild animals causing extensive harm to a population in a way that seems to reflect a form of divine retribution. In modern science, while animals can be dangerous, such interactions are typically not seen as acts of judgment but rather as ecological or human-wildlife conflicts. Additionally, the scale and targeted nature of such events as described in ancient texts may not align with scientific understanding of animal behavior and population control.
Paradox #2
This verse describes severe punishments as an act of divine judgment. Some may see a contradiction in the idea of a loving and compassionate deity allowing or causing such extreme suffering. This can conflict with the belief in a God who is always merciful and forgiving.