Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the idea of inescapable iniquity laid out in Ezekiel 7:13.
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 2 Kings 20:1-6
Hezekiah is told he will die, but after he prays, God extends his life, contradicting the inevitability mentioned in Ezekiel 7:13.
2 Kings 20:1-6: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house]
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God repents from the disaster planned for Nineveh after they turn from their evil ways, contradicting the notion of irrevocable judgment in Ezekiel 7:13.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
God states that if a nation turns from its evil, He will relent of the planned disaster, contradicting the definitive consequence mentioned in Ezekiel 7:13.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with Job 42:10-12
Job's fortunes are restored after his trials, showing a reversal of fate, which contradicts the finality implied in Ezekiel 7:13.
Job 42:10-12: And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. [gave...: Heb. added all that had been to Job unto the double]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:13 discusses the idea that certain circumstances are irreversible and that some consequences cannot be escaped. A potential contradiction might arise if this is compared to other biblical teachings about redemption and forgiveness, where individuals are often given the chance to change or be forgiven regardless of past actions. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of irreversible punishment.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 7:13 may present a contradiction or conflict in terms of the finality of divine judgment versus the possibility of redemption. It suggests that certain actions or decisions lead to irreversible outcomes, which might seem inconsistent with the themes of forgiveness and second chances often highlighted in other parts of the Bible. This can create a tension between the ideas of strict justice and merciful forgiveness.