Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 5:5

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

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He put Jerusalem at the center of many countries because it is special. He wants people everywhere to know about Him and His special city.

Ezekiel 5:5: Thus saith the Lord GOD; This [is] Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries [that are] round about her.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:25-29

This passage speaks of God's restoration and mercy on Israel, seeming contradictory as Ezekiel 5:5 discusses judgment.

Ezekiel 39:25-29: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:35-37

Suggests the enduring nature of Israel before God, seemingly contradictory to the severe judgement pronounced in Ezekiel 5:5.

Jeremiah 31:35-37: Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, [and] the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts [is] his name:

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

Highlights God's compassion and mercy towards Israel despite their transgressions, contrasting the focus on judgment in Ezekiel 5:5.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Hosea 11:8-9

Expresses God's reluctance to fully destroy Israel due to His compassion, contrasting the destructive judgment described in Ezekiel 5:5.

Hosea 11:8-9: How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:13

Declares Israel will become a blessing among nations, contrary to the impending doom depicted in Ezekiel 5:5.

Zechariah 8:13: And it shall come to pass, [that] as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, [but] let your hands be strong.
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