Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, while Ezekiel 7:12 speaks of traders and buyers, indicating the pursuit of earthly wealth.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20
This verse states that those who hasten to be rich will not be innocent, contrasting with Ezekiel 7:12 where buyers and sellers continue amid judgment.
Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
These verses caution against making future business plans, while Ezekiel 7:12 speaks to the buying and selling activities during an imminent doom.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, in contradiction to the trading activities mentioned in Ezekiel 7:12.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:12 discusses an impending time of judgment. A possible moral conflict could arise when considering the idea of divine punishment versus forgiveness. In many religious teachings, forgiveness and mercy are emphasized. This verse, however, highlights a stern judgment, which might seem at odds with the message of compassion and forgiveness. This creates tension for those trying to reconcile the concepts of justice and mercy.