Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
Isaiah 43:25 speaks of God's forgiveness and forgetting of sins, while Ezekiel 6:9 speaks of God remembering the treachery of the Israelites against Him.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
Hebrews 8:12 promises that God will be merciful and will remember sins no more, contrasting with the God remembering the Israelites' unfaithfulness in Ezekiel 6:9.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:12
Psalm 103:12 describes God's forgiveness as removing transgressions far from us, unlike Ezekiel 6:9 where God recalls the Israelites' offenses.
Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
Jeremiah 31:34 speaks of God forgiving iniquity and remembering sin no more, which contradicts the notion of God remembering Israel's treachery in Ezekiel 6:9.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Micah 7:19
Micah 7:19 mentions that God will cast sins into the depths of the sea, differing from Ezekiel 6:9 where God keeps the Israelites' disloyalty in mind.
Micah 7:19: He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Paradox #1
The verse in Ezekiel 6:9 speaks about how God is hurt by the people's unfaithfulness, which can seem to contrast with the idea of God being all-loving and forgiving. It might be difficult to understand how a loving God could feel such deep hurt or have a sense of betrayal. This could seem inconsistent with the belief that God's love is unconditional and that He always forgives, even when people turn away from Him.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 6:9 may raise questions about God's feelings and reactions towards human actions, especially His response to idolatry and rebellion. In some parts of the Bible, God is described as loving and forgiving, while in others, He expresses anger and plans judgment against those who turn away from Him. This could seem inconsistent if one is considering only one aspect of God's nature, either as solely forgiving or solely just. Understanding the balance between these attributes can be challenging and may appear contradictory to some.
Paradox #3
The possible contradiction in Ezekiel 6:9 might relate to the portrayal of God's memory and emotions. In this verse, God's reaction to the people's actions could be seen as conflicting with other instances in the Bible where God is depicted as all-knowing or unchanging. If God's emotions are affected by human actions, this could be difficult to reconcile with the idea of divine immutability or perfect knowledge. Overall, interpretations vary, and some see these expressions as metaphorical, highlighting the human experience of God rather than literal changes in God's character.
Paradox #4
Ezekiel 6:9 might present a moral inconsistency regarding the concept of divine justice and mercy. The verse suggests that people will remember their wrongdoings and feel regret, yet it also implies that they will face severe consequences. This could seem conflicting if one expects that genuine remorse might lead to forgiveness or mercy, raising questions about the balance between justice and compassion.