Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 6:6

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

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that their cities and worship places will be destroyed because they have turned away from Him to worship other things. This is a warning to stop following bad things and remember to love and listen to God.

Ezekiel 6:6: In all your dwellingplaces the cities shall be laid waste, and the high places shall be desolate; that your altars may be laid waste and made desolate, and your idols may be broken and cease, and your images may be cut down, and your works may be abolished. [images: or, sun images]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Ezekiel 6:6 predicts destruction and desolation, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions peace among nations and the transformation of weapons into farming tools, symbolizing harmony instead of ruin.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Ezekiel 6:6 speaks of devastation, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 promises hope and a future filled with prosperity and not harm.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Ezekiel 6:6 foresees widespread destruction, contrasting with Psalm 23:4, which reassures of divine protection even in the most perilous situations.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Ezekiel 6:6 discusses widespread ruin, contrary to Matthew 5:9, which blesses peacemakers and implies the establishment of peace rather than destruction.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Ezekiel 6:6 predicts violence and desolation, conflicting with John 14:27, where Jesus offers peace, not as the world gives, implying a steadfast and comforting peace.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 6:6 talks about destruction and ruin of places of worship and idols. A potential contradiction may arise when comparing this idea to the concept of respecting others' beliefs and places of worship in a pluralistic society. Destroying places of worship conflicts with the value of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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