Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 7:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 7:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 7:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is telling the people that He will look away from them because they have not listened to Him, and bad people will come and ruin His special place. It's like when you don't take care of your toys and someone breaks them because you weren't paying attention.

Ezekiel 7:22: My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my secret [place]: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile it. [robbers: or, burglers]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:14

God promises His presence will go with His people, which contrasts with turning away and not seeing.

Exodus 33:14: And he said, My presence shall go [with thee], and I will give thee rest.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus assures His disciples of His continual presence, contradicting the idea of turning away His face.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises never to leave nor forsake His people, opposing the notion of turning away.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God assures His presence and strength, which contrasts with turning away.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Describes God's presence even in the valley of death, opposing the concept of hiding His face.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with John 14:18

Jesus promises not to leave His followers as orphans, contrary to turning away.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

God encourages strength through His steadfast presence, opposing the idea of abandonment.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of a protective or all-powerful entity allowing sacred things to be defiled or destroyed. It could conflict with the belief in divine preservation and protection of what is considered holy.

Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.