Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Unlike Ezekiel 6:12, which speaks of judgment on all, this verse emphasizes individual responsibility, where the soul that sins shall die, not others for one's sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
This passage contradicts Ezekiel 6:12's collective punishment by emphasizing that everyone will die for their own sin, not due to someone else's actions.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Contrary to Ezekiel 6:12's group judgment, this verse states that fathers should not be put to death for children, or children for fathers, but each for their own sin.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:6
This verse opposes Ezekiel 6:12 by reinforcing the principle that individuals should only be punished for their own transgressions, not those of relatives.
2 Kings 14:6: But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 6:12 could be the idea of divine punishment. Some people might struggle with or question the fairness or morality of an all-loving and forgiving God delivering severe consequences to people, which can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of mercy and compassion. This can create a conflict in understanding how justice and love coexist in the character of God.