Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:18
This verse speaks of God repaying enemies with destruction, contrasting with Ezekiel 5:9's unprecedented punishment on Jerusalem itself.
Jeremiah 17:18: Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. [destroy...: Heb. break them with a double breach]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9
This verse promises no more wrath like Noah's flood, suggesting a contradiction with the extreme judgment in Ezekiel 5:9.
Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:15
This verse represents God's covenant to never again destroy all flesh by flood, which conflicts with the severe punishment described in Ezekiel 5:9.
Genesis 9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which [is] between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32
These verses highlight God's compassion and unwillingness to send affliction willingly, contrasting with the harsh judgment in Ezekiel 5:9.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:37
This verse suggests that God will not cast off Israel despite its sins, conflicting with the complete destruction depicted in Ezekiel 5:9.
Jeremiah 31:37: Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
These verses describe God's merciful nature and forgiveness, contrasting with the severe and unique punishment described in Ezekiel 5:9.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
These verses speak of God's mercy and grace, implying a contradiction with the unparalleled judgment mentioned in Ezekiel 5:9.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 5:9 relates to the depiction of God's actions. In some interpretations, it suggests that God will perform unprecedented acts of judgment. This could conflict with the idea of a consistent and unchanging nature of God, who is loving and merciful. If seen this way, it might raise questions about reconciling God's justice with His compassion. However, interpretation varies, and some may not see this as a contradiction.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Ezekiel 5:9 could be seen in the context of a loving, forgiving God carrying out severe punishment or destruction. People might see a conflict between the idea of a merciful deity and the actions described, which are harsh and could seem inconsistent with mercy.