Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is very sad and upset because the people have done many bad things. He says they will face tough times like fighting, hunger, and sickness because of their actions.

Ezekiel 6:11: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Smite with thine hand, and stamp with thy foot, and say, Alas for all the evil abominations of the house of Israel! for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse highlights God's desire for the wicked to turn from their way and live, rather than celebrating their punishment, which contradicts the act of striking and lamenting over the punishment described in Ezekiel 6:11.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse emphasizes that God sent His Son into the world not to condemn it, but to save it, contrasting with the notion of divine punishment in Ezekiel 6:11.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse states that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance, which contrasts with the focus on judgment and punishment in Ezekiel 6:11.

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 6:27-28

These verses encourage love and blessing over enemies, instead of relishing in striking and punishing them as described in Ezekiel 6:11.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse speaks about mercy triumphing over judgment, which contradicts the theme of judgment in Ezekiel 6:11.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the notion of clapping and stamping as acts of aggression in Ezekiel 6:11.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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