Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 7:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 7:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 7:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is saying that He will let bad people take away the treasures of the people because they have not listened to Him. These bad people will make everything messy and not nice.

Ezekiel 7:21: And I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall pollute it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with Ezekiel 7:21's context of judgment and punishment against adversaries.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Encourages overcoming evil with good, whereas Ezekiel 7:21 pertains to conquest and taking possession.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Warns against rejoicing when an enemy falls, differing from Ezekiel 7:21's theme of triumph over adversaries.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Advocates for love and kindness to enemies, contrasting with the conquering and dispossessing themes in Ezekiel 7:21.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Highlights mercy's triumph over judgment, conflicting with the punitive outcome in Ezekiel 7:21.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

This verse talks about handing over valuable things to enemies. The possible contradiction or conflict could be seen in the idea of taking away blessings or treasures given by God and allowing them to be defiled. Some might see this as conflicting with the idea of God protecting or valuing what He has given to His people.

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