Contradiction with Isaiah 2:7
This verse describes the land being full of silver and gold, with no end to treasures, presenting a positive view of wealth, compared to Ezekiel 7:20 which views precious items as a source of iniquity.
Isaiah 2:7: Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:
Contradiction with Hosea 8:4
Describes the making of idols from silver and gold as a sin, but implies that such actions are separate from God's will, whereas Ezekiel 7:20 suggests they are corrupt before God because of their beauty.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with Exodus 25:17-22
God commands the creation of the mercy seat with gold, showing the use of gold for holy purposes, contrasting with Ezekiel 7:20, where gold is defiled.
Exodus 25:17-22: And thou shalt make a mercy seat [of] pure gold: two cubits and a half [shall be] the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:20-22
King Solomon uses gold extensively in the temple, an approved use of gold for divine purposes, differing from Ezekiel 7:20 which associates gold with idolatrous corruption.
1 Kings 6:20-22: And the oracle in the forepart [was] twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and [so] covered the altar [which was of] cedar. [pure: Heb. shut up]
Contradiction with Psalm 19:10
Describes the laws and judgments of God as more desirable than gold, suggesting a positive aspect, while Ezekiel 7:20 depicts precious items as tarnished by idol worship.
Psalm 19:10: More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. [the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:20 might be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the use of valuable possessions for idol worship. It highlights the tension between the value placed on material riches and the detrimental spiritual impact of idolatry. This can conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize the proper use of possessions in alignment with God's will and rejecting idol worship.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 7:20 raises a contradiction because it talks about using beautiful or valuable things in a way that goes against what is right, turning something good into something bad. This can seem inconsistent if people believe that having valuable or beautiful things is supposed to lead to good actions, not negative ones.