Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advocates for non-resistance to evil and turning the other cheek, contrasting with Ezekiel 5:4's act of judgment.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10
This verse speaks of God's everlasting kindness and covenant of peace, which contrasts with the destructive actions depicted in Ezekiel 5:4.
Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises against repaying evil for evil, contrasting with the punitive actions in Ezekiel 5:4.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States that God is love, which could be seen as contradictory to the harshness of the acts in Ezekiel 5:4.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of God's plans for peace and not evil, which contrasts with the destructive nature depicted in Ezekiel 5:4.
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 James 2:13
Emphasizes mercy over judgment, which opposes the judgment carried out in Ezekiel 5:4.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Says when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contrasts with the conflict in Ezekiel 5:4.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Describes God's patience and His desire for all to come to repentance, as opposed to the definitive judgment in Ezekiel 5:4.
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 Luke 6:27
Instructs to love your enemies, in contrast to the actions toward the people in Ezekiel 5:4.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 5:4 might arise from the depiction of punishment and destruction that God instructs, which can conflict with the notions of compassion and mercy often associated with a loving deity. This could create a tension between justice and mercy within the text.