Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that the people did not follow His rules or make good choices. They behaved worse than the other countries around them.

Ezekiel 5:7: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye multiplied more than the nations that [are] round about you, [and] have not walked in my statutes, neither have kept my judgments, neither have done according to the judgments of the nations that [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-34

These verses talk about a new covenant with the house of Israel, focusing on internal transformation and forgiveness, contrasting with the punishment theme in Ezekiel 5:7.

Jeremiah 31:31-34: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Hosea 11:8-9

Here, God expresses compassion and a reluctance to destroy Ephraim completely, whereas Ezekiel 5:7 discusses the consequences of disobedience.

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 Isaiah 55:7

This verse encourages the wicked to forsake their ways and receive mercy, contrasting with the punishment and wrath depicted in Ezekiel 5:7.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Emphasizes God's delight in mercy and compassion, contrasting with the severe judgment in Ezekiel 5:7.

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 Lamentations 3:22-23

Speaks of the Lord's mercies and faithfulness, which are renewed every morning, contrasting the judgment in Ezekiel 5:7.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 5:7 could be seen as highlighting a moral inconsistency in that it criticizes the Israelites for not following God's laws while also condemning them for adopting the practices of surrounding nations. This could seem contradictory because it suggests they are at fault for both following and not following the customs around them. This could be confusing regarding what they are actually expected to do.

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